DIMAPUR, APRIL 19 (MExN): The Nagaland Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan Teachers Association (NRMSATA) today informed that the RMSA 2013 teachers will also boycott classes starting April 20 in protest against the non release of 5 months pending salary.
It may be noted that RMSA 2016 teachers are already boycotting their classes since April 17.
A press note from the NRMSATA stated that if the government does not respond positively by April 24, the RMSA 2013 teachers in coordination with RMSA 2016 teachers will undertake the next phase of agitation outside New Secretariat Office until all the pending salaries are released by the government in totality.
The association pointed out that RMSA 2013 executives had a number of meetings and submitted representation to the government for timely release of salary starting from the year 2013 till date.
“But as usual there has been no positive response from the government. How long should we have to fight for what is legally ours? How long does the government want us to suffer this way? Is the government even thinking about solving this issue permanently? Or is this a cross for us, RMSA teachers, to bear till the end of our service?” it questioned.
It further stated that boycotting of classes has been taken as a last resort after all ways and means have been applied to request the government to release salary on time.
“We, the teachers, have been carrying out our duties sincerely without salary for 5 months placing the best interest of the students before our basic needs. However, our patience has been tested beyond measure,” the association stated.
It informed all members of RMSA 2013 teachers to comply with the above points for the greater interest of the RMSA teachers. Stern action will be taken against absentees on Tuesday, the association cautioned. Meanwhile a poster campaign will also be held on April 20 and April 21, beginning 5:30am. With no response from the government, the Association will be starting its second phase agitation in the form of a two day poster campaigns at strategic locations such as the CM’s residence, Directorate of School Education, Nagaland Secretariat.
