Teachers’ Protest: A Call to Action for Better Salaries and Representation
As the second term approaches, teachers across Zimbabwe are gearing up for a show of strength and solidarity. On May 13, 2025, the scheduled opening day, and until our demands are resolved,we the teachers of the Republic of Zimbabwe are being urged to stay away from work in protest of poor salaries and inadequate union representation.
For far too long, teachers have struggled to make ends meet due to meager salaries that have not kept pace with the rising cost of living. Despite their crucial role in shaping the minds of future generations, teachers have been left behind in terms of compensation and support.
The situation is further exacerbated by the perceived ineffectiveness of teacher unions, which have failed to adequately represent the interests of their members. Instead of fighting for better working conditions and salaries, these unions seem to be more interested in collecting subscriptions than advocating for the rights of teachers.
This stay-away is a call to action, a chance for teachers to stand together and demand better from their employers and union representatives. It’s time for teachers to be valued and respected for the critical role they play in society.
By staying away from work on May 13 and until our grievancesare met, teachers can send a strong message that they will no longer be silenced or ignored. It’s now time to see a dignified professional teacher, and it starts with this collective action.
Will you join the protest and demand a better future for teachers in Zimbabwe? The choice is yours, but one thing is clear: the time for change is now.
The struggle is real
We are in it .
Together we can.
Play your part.
Thank you Zimbabwe
Zvikomborero Nyabadza
Zimbabwe Teachers Remuneration Struggle President