Protests in Tiruchi and Mayiladuthurai over unpaid salaries for Samagra Shiksha teachers
The Hindu
Teachers and staff under Samagra Shiksha in Tiruchi and Mayiladuthurai protest unpaid September salaries, part of statewide movement.
Teachers and non-teaching staff working under the Samagra Shiksha scheme in Tiruchi and Mayiladuthurai staged demonstrations on Monday, demanding their unpaid salaries for September.
The protests are part of a broader movement across Tamil Nadu, with similar demonstrations taking place in various parts of the State since last week.
Samagra Shiksha, an integrated education initiative covering pre-school to class XII, employs around 20,000 teachers in government schools. The salary delay has affected Block Resource Teacher Educators (BRTEs), part-time teachers, special educators, and non-teaching staff from State and district project offices.
In Tiruchi, the protest was led by district secretary R. Suresh and K. Sesuraj, State president of the Part-Time Teachers Association. Teachers expressed their frustration and demanded immediate payment for their work. A petition was submitted at the Collectorate, urging authorities to resolve the issue quickly.
In Mayiladuthurai, a similar protest took place at the Collectorate, led by K. Pugazhendi, district president of the Part-Time Teachers Association.