Teachers Strike, Protest Salary Delays Across Nigeria, UK, Sri Lanka

Teachers in multiple countries are protesting and striking due to unpaid salaries and funding issues, highlighting widespread challenges in the education sector. In Nigeria, teachers employed between 2018 and 2021 have protested in Abuja over unpaid salaries for up to three years, blaming bureaucratic delays and government neglect, particularly from the Ministry of Finance, despite their continued work during the COVID-19 pandemic. Similarly, in Sri Lanka, teachers' unions have threatened trade union actions over delayed salary payments, with repeated delays prompting calls for thorough investigations into the payment process. In the UK, teachers at two schools in York struck against the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust's funding decisions, criticizing the centralization of funds and reduced resources in classrooms, amid concerns over increased executive pay and recruitment freezes. Nigerian education advocate Oluwaseyi Anifowose emphasized the broader issues affecting teachers, including poor remuneration, inadequate infrastructure, and lack of career progression, which undermine the profession's value and attractiveness. These incidents reflect global struggles for fair compensation and support for teachers, essential for maintaining educational quality and societal development.