Thu Oct 24 03:37:55 UTC 2024: In Chhattisgarh, teachers are set to protest their demands during the festive month of October. The Chhattisgarh Teacher Struggle Front has announced a collective leave on October 24, leading to disruptions in school activities. The protests are aimed at drawing attention to five main demands, including the revival of the old pension scheme.
Key Points:
1. **Date of Protest**: Collective leave and district-level demonstrations will occur on October 24.
2. **Main Demands**:
– Calculation of service from the first appointment date to address salary discrepancies.
– Full pension after 20 years of service.
– Promotion and time-bound pay scale adjustments.
– Payment of pending dearness allowance arrears.
3. **Official Communication**: A memorandum detailing these demands has been submitted to the Chief Minister, Finance Minister, Education Minister, and Chief Secretary.
4. **Issues Highlighted**: Despite incorporation of the LB cadre, their prior service was disregarded and requires rectification.
Teachers represented by Birendra Bahadur Tiwari emphasize the need for fair salary assessments and benefits recognition based on their years of service.
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