The Bengal Teachers and Education Workers’ Association have formally requested Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to extend the 7th Pay Commission benefits to teachers and education staff in the state. The association emphasized the necessity of this inclusion for enhancing pay structures and ensuring financial security and improved working conditions.
In a letter addressed to the Chief Minister, the organization highlighted that the announcement of the 7th Pay Commission in the state budget lacked clarity on its coverage for teachers and employees of government-aided institutions. They stressed the significant role teachers play in the state’s education system and the importance of their inclusion in the Commission for equitable benefits.
The association expressed concerns that excluding teachers and education workers from the Commission’s benefits would create disparities within the education sector. They emphasized the need for transparent guidelines to be promptly issued to encompass all eligible employees, including those in the education sector.
The letter, signed by Swapan Mandal, the organization’s leader, urged swift action from the Chief Minister, emphasizing the urgency of the matter and the potential discontent that could arise if a fair decision is not promptly made.
