TSC Forms New Union for JSS Teachers .
TSC Forms New Union for JSS Teachers . JSS Teachers to have a new union formed by the TSC
Introduction
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has announced a major change for Junior Secondary School (JSS) teachers. Starting this academic year, JSS teachers must join the Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut).
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New Directive from TSC
The TSC recently issued a directive stating that all JSS teachers are now required to be members of Knut. This marks a significant shift for teachers who previously were not obligated to join this union.
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Resolving Labor Conflicts
Rumors suggest that recent labor conflicts involving JSS teachers have been resolved, prompting this change. Historically, Knut has represented primary school teachers, but now it extends its representation to JSS teachers as well.
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Kuppet’s Role
The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet) also plays a role in the education sector, representing secondary school teachers. However, the new directive places JSS teachers under Knut.
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Union Dues and Contributions
JSS teachers will contribute 2% of their base income to Knut, similar to primary school teachers. This standardizes the union dues across different teaching levels.
April Remuneration
In April, a significant number of JSS teachers received their salaries, reflecting the new changes in union membership.
Conclusion
With the TSC forming a new union for JSS teachers, the landscape of teacher representation in Kenya is evolving. This change aims to streamline representation and resolve previous labor conflicts, providing a unified voice for JSS teachers under Knut.