Teachers’unions meet President Ruto over salary hikes, promotions

PRESIDENT RUTO TO UNIONS: FOCUS ON MORE JOBS NOT ONLY SALARY INCREASES

President William Ruto wants trade unions to change their approach to labour issues.

He challenged them to expand their focus from salary increment to creation of more jobs and more savings.

“Let us rally to employ more youth. Your success cannot be measured only through the increase of salaries,” he said.

He spoke on Tuesday when he met workers representatives at State House, Nairobi.

They were led by the Secretary General of the Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) in Kenya Francis Atwoli.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, among other leaders were present.

The President said labour unions are integral drivers of policy making that contribute to equality and inclusive socio-economic development.

“That is why we should routinely engage and partner to create synergy and ease resolution of labour-related issues.”