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Teachers in many schools in Uganda are on strike this week as their salaries have not been paid since April. This present strike is separate from a strike which is planned for September if a 20% payrise which has long been promised is not forthcoming.

While not paying teachers a living wage - some teachers have actually had their salaries cut from $139 to $119 a month according to reports - the government is bringing in a new system whereby tenure is dependent on ‘performance.’ Teachers point out that this is an impossible situation when they are not being given the tools to do the job. (via Ugandan Teachers strike over unpaid Salaries | Teacher Solidarity)