The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has announced plans to take the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to court following the dismissal of 742 junior secondary school (JSS) teachers. KUPPET asserts that TSC violated legal procedures by firing these teachers, who participated in a strike, without providing a chance for a disciplinary hearing. KUPPET Deputy Secretary General Moses [Last Name] highlighted that this move breaches a return-to-work agreement, which stipulated the withdrawal of all show cause letters for the striking teachers. The union is demanding that TSC reconsider their decision and transition the affected teachers to permanent and pensionable terms, emphasizing their professional commitment and the unfairness of their sudden unemployment. KUPPET is prepared to mobilize the teaching community for demonstrations if necessary.
The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has threatened to take the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to court over the dismissal of 742 junior secondary school (JSS) teachers. The union contends that TSC acted unlawfully by firing teachers who participated in a strike without granting them an opportunity to defend themselves at a disciplinary hearing.
According to KUPPET Deputy Secretary General Moses Nthurima, the dismissal of these teachers violates the return-to-work agreement that KUPPET had negotiated with TSC. This agreement required the employer to withdraw all show cause letters issued to the striking JSS teachers.
"We are asking the commission to reconsider their decision and ensure that all the affected teachers are transitioned to permanent and pensionable terms," said Moses. "These individuals have served this country for two years without pay, and now they are being told to go home and face joblessness without even being heard. The union will not allow this to continue."
Moses emphasized that the dismissed teachers are professionals who have undergone extensive training. The terminations not only jeopardize their current employment but also their future prospects, as a terminated contract could discourage future employers.
"This action is inciting the entire teaching fraternity," Moses added. "These are teachers in waiting, and in solidarity with them, we may call for demonstrations. Once one of us is touched, all of us are touched."
KUPPET's stance underscores the union's commitment to protecting its members' rights and ensuring fair treatment within the education sector. The union is prepared to mobilize the teaching community to demonstrate against what they perceive as unjust and arbitrary actions by TSC.
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