Teacher Organizations Protest Budgetary Discrimination Against Non-Permanent Staff
Summary
Teacher organizations in Kathmandu have protested a budget provision they say denies incentive allowances to non-permanent teachers and school employees. They are demanding equal facilities for equal work, an end to six-month contract renewals, and a clear social security policy.
Key Points
- Teacher organizations say the fiscal year 2083/84 budget discriminates against non-permanent teachers and employees by excluding them from incentive allowances.
- Several committees jointly issued a statement calling for equal facilities for equal work in community schools.
- The organizations want contract renewal every six months ended and a long-term employment policy introduced.
- They warned of a nationwide protest movement if the government does not address their demands.
