Strike
The Unions decried that the delayed salaries have compounded financial challenges for TUK workers, with unions pointing to the non-remittance of statutory and third-party deductions as a key issue.
KUPPET's secretary general, Akelo Misori, announced the strike's suspension and directed all teachers to return to school as soon as possible.
On Sunday, KUPPET vowed to continue with the industrial action until TSC addresses the issue of promoting teachers stuck in the same job groups for extended periods.
During a meeting held on Sunday, KUPPET's National Governing Council dismissed the proposed Sh1,000 pay increase by their employer, terming it as insufficient.
The CHPs threatened to shut down their tools starting September 1 if Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo's administration fails to remit them their pending dues of Sh30,000.
The strike has brought operations at the sugar production facility to a halt and disrupted the local economy, which heavily relies on KISCOL for employment and income.
The agreement, signed by the unions and the Teachers Service Commission in June 2021 and amended in August last year, remains a key issue in the dispute.
With schools set to reopen for the third term on Monday, August 26, Mutua is running against time to prevent a full-blown crisis.
KUCO committed to ending the strike immediately, urging all union members who participated in the industrial action to promptly return to their duties.
They were adamant that they would not return to class until the commission heeded their demand to hire them on permanent and pensionable terms.
The CS recommended that KMPDU guide its members to return to work and set the stage for constructive discussions.
Miskellah warned that unless the issues are addressed within seven days, the union will initiate a strike and continue the industrial action until resolutions are reached.
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