University of Zimbabwe teachers protested at the main gates for three consecutive days after their strike, which had begun in April, continued. The Association of University Teachers wants junior lecturers to earn 2,250 each month and refuses to accept lower amounts. University leaders threatened to hire new staff to replace the striking teachers. AUT spokesperson Obvious Vengei said the protest stays strong despite university pressure. Academic work stopped completely since the strike began during mid-April.
Five union leaders faced suspension hearings after university officials tried to stop the strike action. Vengei said the suspensions made teachers angrier rather than ending their demands. The university attempted to restart Block 4 classes but failed because teachers did not attend. Students are unable to attend lectures or complete coursework during the ongoing labor dispute. Teachers plan to continue blocking the entrance until administrators meet their salary requests.
The university administration has not made any public comments about the latest protest activities. Vengei declared that striking teachers will not give up their fight for better wages. No academic programs operate on the campus during the work stoppage. Teachers consider the university gates their battle location for labor negotiations. The strike affects thousands of students, who are unable to continue their education.
Five union leaders faced suspension hearings after university officials tried to stop the strike action. Vengei said the suspensions made teachers angrier rather than ending their demands. The university attempted to restart Block 4 classes but failed because teachers did not attend. Students are unable to attend lectures or complete coursework during the ongoing labor dispute. Teachers plan to continue blocking the entrance until administrators meet their salary requests.
The university administration has not made any public comments about the latest protest activities. Vengei declared that striking teachers will not give up their fight for better wages. No academic programs operate on the campus during the work stoppage. Teachers consider the university gates their battle location for labor negotiations. The strike affects thousands of students, who are unable to continue their education.
