Unions are too emasculated to represent teachers effectively

Kenya National Union of Teachers Secretary-General Collins Oyuu with some of the delegates after addressing the media after delegates meeting at Nyayo National Stadium on December 18, 2021. [Jenipher Wachie, Standard]

Trade unions understand the labour and professional challenges in the sectors they represent, and have practical solutions for overcoming them. In the teaching sub-sector, the core responsibility of teachers’ unions is to negotiate for enhanced salaries and allowances, an improved working environment, workplace safety and partnering with the employer – the Teachers Service Commission – in formulating policies governing hiring, firing, promotion of teachers, complaints and disciplinary procedures.