**Fatshimetrie: A historic strike shakes the teachers of Kahemba**
The decision of the teachers of the territory of Kahemba to harden the strike started since the start of the school year this year has sparked a wave of reactions and debates throughout the region. The evaluative general assembly held on Wednesday, September 19 in the capital of the territory strongly underlined the unwavering commitment of the teachers to make their voices heard and claim their legitimate rights.
This assembly was an opportunity for the unions to recall the crucial demands of the teachers, among which are the elimination of salary zones, a salary increase to 500 US dollars, the taking over of the new units as well as unpaid salary arrears, the payment of the various bonuses of the inspectors, and finally, the reclassification of the teachers in the civil service. These demands, considered essential for the professional development and recognition of the teachers, testify to the need for an in-depth reform of the education system in the region.
Faced with the intransigence of the authorities and the lack of a satisfactory response to their demands, the teachers of Kahemba have taken the courageous decision to continue their strike movement until further notice. This unwavering determination reflects the deep malaise that reigns within the teaching profession, faced with precarious working conditions and salaries that are insufficient to meet their most basic needs.
Jonathan Mesa, Fatshimetrie’s special correspondent in Bandundu, underlines the importance of this unprecedented mobilization that highlights the challenges faced by the teachers of Kahemba. This strike, marked by exemplary union unity and unwavering determination, constitutes an urgent call to the authorities to respond to the teachers’ just demands and to guarantee quality and equitable education for all.
Ultimately, the Kahemba teachers’ strike is much more than a social movement: it is a cry of alarm, a call for collective awareness to defend education and the future of future generations. It is urgent that the authorities take concrete measures to meet the legitimate expectations of teachers and to guarantee quality education in the Kahemba region.