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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>Hundreds of teachers boycotted classes on Monday to launch their 12-day strike over poor salaries and conditions of service.<\/p>\n

In a statement, the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) president, Obert Masaraure, claimed that 92% of their members did not report for duty yesterday to compel the Government to address their concerns. He said:<\/p>\n

Congratulations to the teachers of Zimbabwe for once again defying the odds and embarking on successful job action.<\/p>\n

Percentage attendance in schools dropped to an average of 57% across the country. 92% of the members of ARTUZ took heed of the call to withdraw labour.<\/p>\n

From the pool of ARTUZ membership, only school heads are in schools. The ongoing 12 days of action are also receiving massive support and endorsement from the nation at large.<\/p>\n

The Zimbabwe National Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ZINATU) said its members had resolved to join other teachers in the ongoing strike, following wide consultations.<\/p>\n

However, Primary and Secondary Education ministry spokesperson Taungana Ndoro said only ARTUZ and ZINATU members failed to report for work, which was an insignificant number. Said Ndoro:<\/p>\n

As of Friday, we had 94,08% of teachers reporting for duty and that is very encouraging, with about 145 000 teachers in the country against ARTUZ (386) and ZINATU (50), who form a combined membership of 436 which is roughly 0,3% of the teacher establishment.<\/p>\n

Public Service minister Paul Mavima refused to comment on the Government\u2019s plan to address the demands of the striking teachers. He said:<\/p>\n

Teachers fall under the Primary and Secondary Education ministry, hence the ministry is better placed to respond to your questions.<\/p>\n

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