Concerned Teachers to engage TUM on Welfare

Concerned Teachers of Malawi (CTM) has written Teachers Union of Malawi (TUM) for an interface meeting to discussing issues affecting teachers in the country.

According to the letter seen by Radio Islam, at the meeting CTM want to discuss issue to with salary restructuring, mass promotion of long-serving teachers, mistreatment of teachers during workshops, introduction of house allowance and leave grant.

The letter further says since most of challenges outlined are in relation to financial matters, it is good to have the meeting done soon as budget consultations are underway.

Meanwhile, President for TUM, Willy Malimba, has acknowledged that challenges raised in the letter are long overdue, therefore commended CTM for the timely request.

Malimba said TUM is going to engage the authorities to map the way forward.