The Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut) has sought the intervention of Labour ministry in a trade dispute with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) over the appraisal and transfers of teachers.
In a letter dated February 15, to the Labour secretary, Knut secretary-general Wilson Sossion wants the minister to address the row over the implementation of policy on delocalisation of heads and principals of institutions and the introduction of performance contracting of heads of institutions and teacher performance appraisal and development.
“These matters should be treated as urgent. You have seven days from the date of this letter to address this issue,” reads the letter.
He said the matter was reported to the ministry in August last year in which Ms Hellen Maneno from the Labour ministry was appointed as a conciliator in the matter.
“Take note that our efforts through several communications to convene a meeting with TSC and resolve the dispute have not been responded to,” added Mr Sossion.
“In accordance with section 62 and 65 of the Labour Relations Act, No.14 of 2007, we hereby reinstate the dispute regarding failure by TSC to recognise and compensate teachers who have attained higher relevant academic qualifications for promotions and salary increment dating back to 2014.”
However, TSC has insisted that the appraisal is there to stay, noting that it has reduced absenteeism and improved learning outcomes.
The appraisal was introduced in January 2016.
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