Monrovia – Augustine N. Njolmui, chairman of the Monrovia Integrated School System Teachers Association (MCSSTA), has announced an indefinite go-slow lawsuit until the government properly deals with their concerns.
Speaking at a press conference held at Monrovia Demonstration School on Thursday, March 20, 2025, Nyormui said that teachers have no choice but to take dramatic action after numerous negotiations with the government failed to bring about results.
He lamented that past administrations are more sensitive to their concerns.
“The former Minister of Finance and Development Planning Officials and the former Director of the Civil Service were responding to our communications. However, this current government and its officials have refused to engage us. This is sad and unfortunate for the government that insists on prioritizing education.”
He accused the government of pretending to prioritize education while actually doing the opposite.
Nyormui questioned why important institutions like the MCS were classified as “redline” by the Civil Service Agency (CSA), explaining it as a hack of the country’s education sector and a disadvantage to students.
He expressed his dissatisfaction with the luxurious lifestyle of government officials, but he said that teachers continue to suffer, saying they will play a pivotal role in shaping the country’s future.
Teacher’s Request
The MCSSTA outlined four important requirements that it claims must be met before normal activities can resume.
Payroll adjustment: The government must immediately adjust the employee’s monthly salary according to his academic qualifications. Volunteer Worker Normalization: All volunteer teachers should move to full-time employment to ensure quality education is provided. Salary Increase: The government must implement the salary increments promised in President Joseph Boachey’s national speech. According to the CSA, improved budget support: Smooth Operations currently operates under severe financial tensions, so more funds must be allocated to the MCSS to ensure smooth operation. Sign up for the AllAfrica newsletter for free
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An indefinite strike to disrupt the school
Nyormui instructed all MCS teachers and employees to leave work until the demands are met.
While acknowledging that these issues were inherited from previous administrations, he emphasized that governance was about continuity and argued that UP-led governments must take urgent action, particularly as they campaigned on education prioritization.
As a result of the planned strike, more than 20 MCSS schools are expected to close from Friday, with thousands of students (particularly grades 9 and 12) being closed as they prepare for local and national exams.
When asked about concerns about the impact of strikes on students, Nyormui said that teacher decisions were irreversible despite some of his children being affected.
“We remain determined and stay home until our demands are met. How can our children eat or go to school when our parents are hungry and low-paid? We have to empower them as expected.”
