At the start of the school year, teachers in Kongo-Central, grouped within the Synergy of Congo Teachers’ Unions (SYECO), are mobilizing to make their salary demands heard. During an extraordinary general meeting organized on Sunday July 28 in Matadi, these teaching professionals decided to make the resumption of classes conditional on the increase in their salaries.
At the heart of their grievances are legitimate demands that reflect the difficulties teachers face on a daily basis. Indeed, SYECO members demand concrete measures from the government to improve their working and living conditions. Among the points raised, the payment of new units and the increase in salaries appear to be priorities.
The teachers’ spokesperson, Simon Nsilulu, highlighted the need for the State to upgrade the teaching profession by making funds available for the retirement of teachers at the end of their careers. He underlined the importance of a fairer and more equitable salary policy, thus recognizing the essential role of teachers in society.
The mobilization of teachers in Kongo-Central demonstrates their determination to obtain significant progress in terms of remuneration and working conditions. Faced with perceived indifference from the authorities and broken promises, teachers are expressing their desire to see their demands heard.
It is essential that the authorities take into consideration the legitimate concerns of teachers and commit to finding lasting solutions to meet their expectations. The education sector is an essential pillar of a country’s development and it is crucial to guarantee decent working conditions for teachers, guarantors of the transmission of knowledge and the training of tomorrow’s citizens.
In conclusion, the mobilization of teachers in Kongo-Central highlights the challenges they face on a daily basis and calls for collective awareness to promote their profession and ensure quality education for all. The success of education requires the recognition and support of teachers, true actors of social and intellectual progress.