Pretoria - There is a new recognised teachers’ union in town seeking to fight for the well-being of educators in the country.
Clad in green T-shirts, members of the Educators Union of South Africa received their certificate of registration at the Department of Labour yesterday, having met all the requirements. The union’s provincial task team gathered at St Alban’s Cathedral in the city centre to celebrate their victory. It was a day of songs and ululations.
The department’s registrar advocate Lehlogonolo Molefe handed over the certificate to the leadership of the union.
Union president Scelo Bhengu said he was beyond happy that they were finally recognised, especially after the countless times they had been turned down. He said their first application was in 2009, but their application was turned down. “We applied again in 2014, 2015 and 2017, but failed dismally.
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This is an extract of an article published by Pretoria News. Read the full article: https://www.iol.co.za/pretoria-news/union-to-advance-teachers-rights-16607877
