Shillong: The Meghalaya Unified Teachers Association (MUTA) wants the state government to fix major holes in the Structured Pay Framework. MUTA president Aristotle C Rymbai met with Education Commissioner Vijay Kumar Mantri on Wednesday to demand better service conditions. The current framework leaves teachers hanging on basic rights. Rymbai said, "an administrative review is necessary to secure equitable service conditions."
Teachers currently have no clear leave policy. The association wants formal rules for casual, earned, and medical leave so staff can handle emergencies without losing pay. They also want healthcare help. Teachers need medical reimbursement or a spot in state insurance plans to fight rising costs. Female teachers require formal protection under the Maternity Benefit Act of 1961 and the 2018 state notification.
MUTA is also gunning for better bank access. They want the government to grant SPF teachers the same housing, vehicle, and personal loans as regular state staff. They also want a one-time cash package for veteran teachers nearing retirement or those who missed out when the pay framework started. The group is asking for a seat at the upcoming Sixth State Pay Commission to keep wages fair in the future. The association sent copies of these demands to Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma and Education Minister Lahkmen Rymbui.
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