Speaking to journalists in Nairobi after Uasu’s national executive council (NEC) meeting, he said they will issue an irrevocable seven-day strike notice on February 13 in default. “Uasu NEC has agreed to grant the universities the additional time it requires to consult with the leadership of the Ministry of Education,” Dr Wasonga said. SALARYLast year, the lecturers went on strike three times — in March, July and November — paralysing learning in universities, which interfered with the academic calendar. So far, the union and universities have held two meetings over the 2017-2021 CBA. The union also wants the employer to accept a proposal for the 2017-2021 CBA submitted last year.

Source: Daily Nation February 01, 2018 18:22 UTC