NEWS:"Arts Teachers to Continue holding industrial strike Even after Meeting with VP":Baguma

 

The Vice President has this afternoon met with the leadership of the UNATU regarding their ongoing industrial action. 

The meeting was attended by the Minister of Public Service Hon. Muruli Mukasa, the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Public Service, Catherine Birakwate, Workers' MPs, leadership of National Trade Unions (NATU) and UNATU.

The meeting which was held under a very cordial spirit, and held under the guidance of H.E the President, was chaired by H.E the Vice President, and  sought to end the impasse.

The Vice President expressed the views and request from the President, to have all schools re-opened and all learners accessing education. This, especially in light of the fact that learners lost two years of education due to COVID-19. 

The meeting, after lengthy discussion,  agreed to have urgent continued interaction and engagement on the issues therein.

H.E. the Vice President shall report back to H.E. the President, as the leadership of NATU holds further internal meetings on the same.

Thought after the meeting,UNATU Secretary General, Mr Baguma Philbert spoke to Journalists,informing them that the strike is still on.

"We have share enough with Governt officials ,who have promised to deliver our request to the president as soon as possible,so we shall keep on the strike till when the president responds to our request" said Baguma.