Education professionals have expressed their opposition to the government’s proposed education reforms, including the extension of school hours until 2:00 pm.
Addressing the media yesterday (13), President of the Education Professionals’ Association, Venerable Ulapane Sumangala Thera, announced that an islandwide strike involving multiple trade unions is scheduled for December 12, demanding the withdrawal of these reforms.
At the media briefing, the union emphasized that the government is moving forward with the proposed extension of school hours despite objections, even from unions that usually support the administration.
Venerable Sumangala Thera noted that official circulars have already been issued regarding the proposed changes, without considering the prevailing opposition.
He further warned that if the government fails to withdraw these reforms, trade unions are prepared to launch an indefinite strike across the country after December 12.
The union reiterated that the extension of school hours and other education reforms must be reconsidered, and that the government’s disregard for stakeholder concerns could lead to serious disruptions in the education sector. (Newswire)