Teachers' Union to Announce Protest Program in First Week of Bhadra
Summary
The Nepal Teachers' Federation plans to announce a nationwide protest program in the first week of Bhadra over the government's failure to implement past agreements and address teachers' demands. The federation is threatening street protests in Kathmandu and possible school closures if its issues are not resolved through dialogue.
Key Points
- The Nepal Teachers' Federation will announce a protest schedule in the first week of Bhadra, citing government inaction on teachers’ and school employees’ demands.
- The first phase includes submitting a demand letter to Education and Sports Minister Sasmita Pokharel, followed by pressure programs nationwide.
- The federation says it may escalate to street protests in Kathmandu and possibly shut down schools if talks fail.
- Teachers are demanding implementation of past agreements, changes to the education regulations, salary and allowance increases, and stronger job security for school employees.
