The unions called on employers to work closely with them so that they could devise a comprehensive plan together before the reopening of schools in the province.
Various teachers’ unions in the KwaZulu-Natal called their members to not return to work on Thursday, 28 May, in preparation for the reopening on schools.
The unions including National Professional Teachers’ Organisation of South Africa , South African Democratic Teachers Union , National Teachers Union , Suid-Afrikaanse Onderwysersunie and Professional Educators Union expressed their disappointment with the management of the closure and the re-opening of schools in the province.
“The complete failure to adequately consult with unions has resulted in unions in this province leading the department,” they said in a statement. “Schools have not had existing water tanks filled neither have all schools been cleaned nor had the grass cut. Reports indicate wash-hand basins have not been delivered either.“How are schools to be cleaned if they have no water? Water is not only a basic human right but at this time of the Covid-19 pandemic it is indispensable. Is this Province ready to receive teachers safely on 28 May 2020?
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