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Strikes and Protests 2007/8 - Teachers and Lecturers
Union
for striking Zimbabwe teachers rejects 91% wage increase
Jonga
Kandemiiri, Voice of America (VOA)
September 13, 2007
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The Progressive
Teachers Union of Zimbabwe said Thursday that the government
offered striking teachers a 91% salary increase, adding Z$2.6 million
to the present basic wage of Z$2.9 million for a total of Z$5.5
million dollars - but the union said it rejected the "pathetic"
offer, demanding a monthly minimum of Z$15 million.
Many union members went
on strike Monday though the PTUZ's two-week notice to the government
that it intended to strike was not to expire until next week.
The Progressive Teachers
Union accused the rival Zimbabwe Teachers Association - seen as
closer to the government - of selling out by accepting the state
offer.
PTUZ President Takavafira
Zhou told reporter Jonga Kandemiiri of VOA's Studio 7 for Zimbabwe
that teachers will stay on strike until their demands are met.
For its part, the Zimbabwe
Teachers Association denied that a 91% raise was on the table and
also denied passing out circulars urging members to accept the offer.
ZIMTA President Tendai
Chikowore said it is normal for the union to send around circulars
to update members on the progress being made in negotiations.
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