The movement “We supported too much” (OTS) which launched the “dead chalk” operation on February 21 has still not lifted its strike slogan. Other teachers, especially those in primary education who had been relatively behind until then, have also joined the ranks of the strikers. The walkout is therefore still in progress, as in this bilingual high school in Mabanda de Douala.
With our correspondent in Douala, Polycarp Essomba
In the courtyard of the school, a dozen students are strolling. Some of them have just completed the evaluations. The administration of the establishment having made it a point of honor despite strike still going on.
” The assessments began on Thursday. We started with math, then SVT. Tomorrow we will finish with English “explains a student.
” A big shame for the teaching staff »
Assessments made in the absence of teachers who denounce it, like Romeo, a striker: ” The exams were supervised by part of the staff who are temporary workers and other young people who have been hired in the district. It’s a big shame for the teaching staff. We really feel touched in our personal pride. That we take almost inexperienced people to compare them to us is a big disappointment for us. We said, these copies we won’t touch. »
Measures ” insufficient »
Despite yet another crisis meeting held this Monday even within the high school, the teachers still do not intend to give up any of their demands: ” For the measures that have been taken by the government, we already say thank you, but they are insufficient for our taste. There is no real traceability that reassures us about the payments and deadlines that we find quite long. »
The crisis, which is in its fourth week, now poses the risk of a blank year. Catastrophe possibility that the government refuses to consider.