In a letter dated August 15, TSC has invited the unions at the Kenya School of Government (KSG), to review the CBA . In a letter addressed to Mr. Akella Misori, Kuppet General Secretary, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) formally invited the meeting. On Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at the Kenya School of Government in Nairobi, the much awaited meeting is scheduled to take place. It is expected to address the crucial issue of teacher compensation.
“The purpose of this letter is to invite you to a meeting with TSC scheduled for August 22 at 9.00 am. The meeting will take place at Kenya School of Government, Lower Kabete in Nairobi,” reads the letter. The unions however, promised members that a review on the basic salary would be undertaken once the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) gives TSC a go ahead.
The invite comes after the Salaries And Remuneration Commission SRC announced a seven to 10 per cent salary rise for civil servants which will run for a period of two years. However, KUPPET secretary general Akello Misori said they will reject the seven to 10 per cent salary proposal. He said the main agendas in the discussion will include; a basic salary increment of 70 per cent, promotions, medical benefits and a pension scheme.
“We shall focus on where our Collective Bargaining Agreement talks stalled. We shall not slide to new proposals because we had already started talks on the salaries,” Misori said.
Knut scoffs at the increase announced by the SRC, saying it is an illustration of the government giving with one hand while taking with the other. If the CBA negotiations are fruitful and an agreement is reached, the teachers will get more benefit. This is due to the fact that the CBA negotiations seek to review teacher salaries and bonuses retroactive to July 1, 2021.SRC Overview on Basic Salary Increment for Teachers (SRC 10% increment).
By: Chemok Abigael