The Ethiopian Teachers Association has appealed to the government. They are asking for housing and free medical treatment for university teachers. This request highlights the challenges educators face in Ethiopia. Despite their vital role in shaping the future, many teachers feel undervalued and underpaid.
University teachers in Ethiopia struggle with low salaries and high living costs. The rising cost of living, especially in urban areas, makes making ends meet even harder for them.
A local university professor shared his frustration: “We often teach on empty stomachs. It’s difficult to focus when you can barely afford one meal a day.”
In their letter to the Minister of Education, the Ethiopian Teachers Association outlined their demands. Like other government employees, they argued that university teachers deserve housing and free medical treatment. Despite serving communities across Ethiopia, teachers often receive little support because universities are federal institutions.
Teachers must pay for medical treatment at health facilities associated with their universities. This situation has decreased their motivation to work. The association now asks for free medical care for teachers and their families.
In addition to housing and medical treatment, the association is calling for fair allowances. They want desert and foreign allowances to match other professionals’ pay. Many recent graduates earn five to six times more than professors. This pay gap drives some educators to leave academia for better-paying jobs in the private sector.
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