Haryana Guest Teachers Hold Mock Assembly to Demand Regular Jobs

Guest teachers in Haryana schools held a mock Assembly at the Mini Secretariat in Kurukshetra on Saturday to demand regular jobs under a policy from 2014.

Demands and Future Plans

The Rajkiya Anubandhit Adhyapak Sangh organized the symbolic event, where a resolution passed by a large majority asked for regular jobs. Teachers will submit this resolution to Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini at his camp office in Kurukshetra. They also plan to hold a protest rally in Delhi and give the resolution to the President.

Background and Grievances

Teachers stated that they have worked in government schools for twenty-one years and helped the state education system. However, the government has kept them in temporary roles. The Haryana School Education Department issued speaking orders denying regular status after court orders.

Support and Attendees

Various groups attended the event, including educationists, employee union leaders, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha, student groups, advocates' unions, and social activists. The teachers involved were appointed between 2005 and 2008 and work as junior basic teachers, trained graduate teachers, and post graduate teachers.

Context

Temporary and guest teacher protests are common across various states as educators push for job security and permanent benefits after years of service. Government bodies often rely on contract or guest teaching arrangements to manage staff shortages in public schools.