Use Dialogue and Lawful Channels.Local Govt Ministry to Teachers

Reporter Kizindo Lule

Kampala-Uganda

The Permanent Secretary Ministry of local Government has Warned Teachers’ against Strikes.

Ben Kumumanya, the PS for Local Government, has cautioned teachers against resorting to industrial strikes, saying such actions affect the performance of learners especially during this promotional term.

The PS urged Education Officers to guide teachers to seek dialogue and lawful channels to have their salary worries addressed instead of abandoning classrooms, especially in the third term when students need their teachers most.

“Industrial action at such a critical time is not good and it is not in line with the Constitution,” he said

The PS was addressing District, /Municipal Council Education, and Health Officers at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala.