The
Gambia Teachers’ Union (GTU) has called on its members and students to desist
from any industrial action and refrain from taking any undue risk that may
impede their education.
The
leadership of the GTU said it has been keenly monitoring the socio-political
space of our motherland during the recent period and has now made their position very clear on the ubiquitous matter
of a pending ‘demonstration’ due in a couple of days or weeks.
In
view of the ongoing uncertainties, GTU through its General Secretary Marie
Antoinette Corr, has urged its members to continue with their normal teaching
duties and desist from any industrial actions, unless otherwise sanctioned by
the GTU.
By
the same token, the GTU further urged school administrators to advise their
students to refrain from taking any undue risk that may jeopadise their
education.
“Management
has learnt with deep regret that some schools have allegedly favourably reacted
to this scenario by altering their end of term exams timetable which is quite
unfortunate.”
The
union further stated it will continue to observe the due processes, systems and
mechanisms and should it warrant them to embark on any sort of industrial
actions, they will duly be advised accordingly.
“While
we continue our quest to pursue our demands from MoBSE and PMO as regards the
welfare and wellbeing of our general membership, we urge all members to
exercise restraint,” the union further urged.
The
union also urged the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education to specify the
closing and opening of schools for the incoming terms for clarity purposes.
In
conclusion the union assured members and students of their unreserved
commitment and resolve to continue championing their interest.
