Teachers’ salaries being withheld in Linden

Dear Editor
I have noted through various media sources, the protest by teachers of Region Number Five pertaining to the withholding of salaries.
Mr. Editor, would this bring out a similar issue that the teachers of Region Number 10 are facing? Please note that teachers of the region have been suffering harshly at the hands of education officers.
Over the past three years or so, hardworking teachers of the region that hold this country together, have been treated like outcasts by the regional education officers. Salaries have been withheld for the following periods and reasons: Seven months – leaving the country without permission (urgent medical purposes). Four Months – not resuming duties due to the sudden death of family member. Five months – for not resuming duties due to being involved in an accident overseas (Medical certificate was sent), among others. Last but not least, five months for not wanting to take up positions in riverain areas. The list can go on…
As I read about the ‘Ghost Education Officer’ who is not in Sub District Two of Region 10, I looked to the sky and wondered … ‘Have her salaries been withheld or is she receiving her salaries, allowances and quota of supplies for her appointed position? I looked to the sky and wondered: could the salaries of the REDO be withheld for not leaving a region she has messed up and continues to mess up big time? There needs to be an intense investigation and audit on the happenings at the Department of Education, Region Number 10, as soon as possible.
Regards
Affected teacher

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