Blantyre Urban District Council teachers accused human resources manager Alison Kalagho of threatening staff who complained about missing September wages. Kalagho warned 689 newly hired educators against contacting journalists after reports emerged that other districts had already compensated their teachers. The council recruited the group during early September, but informed them that payment would begin in October, with prior month salaries treated as arrears.
Teachers questioned why their district differed from others that promptly paid new hires or provided clear payment schedules. One educator said the delayed compensation created financial strain and uncertainty among colleagues. Officials have not explained the payment discrepancy between Blantyre Urban and other districts that hired teachers simultaneously.
Teachers questioned why their district differed from others that promptly paid new hires or provided clear payment schedules. One educator said the delayed compensation created financial strain and uncertainty among colleagues. Officials have not explained the payment discrepancy between Blantyre Urban and other districts that hired teachers simultaneously.
