embark on an indefinite strike. The leadership
of the state NLC chapter declared the strike
over the planned privatization of public
schools in the state. Among the demands of
the workers include immediate withdrawal of
all trump-up charges leveled against the
incarcerated labour leaders, Government
must rescind its decision to sell-off any
public schools in the state,
Proper and adequate funding of the
education sector including payment of living
wages and other incentive for educational
workers and immediate Payment of 6 months
outstanding salaries and all pension arrears
withdrawal of all trump-up charges leveled
against the incarcerated labour leaders.”