Teachers demand inclusion in the covid19 frontline workers category

The trade union says as a result of the pandemic, teachers’ roles have now transcended beyond just facilitating teaching and learning, but rather, a teacher in this COVID – 19 era, is also called upon to enforce the COVID – 19 preventative protocols in the school environment.

Bosetu president Winston Radikolo sys this is an additional role in the duty of a teacher that needs to be recognized and adequately remunerated by the employers.