'Singaporeans owe a debt of gratitude to all teachers' — The Workers’ Party salutes educators on Teachers' Day - The Independent Singapore News

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'In the post-Covid era, we will not let up on our efforts to advocate for better working conditions and recognition for teachers in Singapore. The proposed pay rise of 5% to 10% is a welcome move but more can be done on the non-monetary front.' — WP

The Workers’ Party gave teachers a special shout-out on Friday , which is when Teachers’ Day is celebrated in Singaexpressed “our most heartfelt appreciation to all teachers,” adding “We recognise your loving sacrifices; you are unsung heroes.”The WP also recognised teachers as frontline workers who’ve had to come to

“Instead, they showed up day after day, keeping students safe, making sure they complied with the ever-changing safe management guidelines, while also managing their regular workload of teaching, setting examination papers, marking, assessing, administration, counselling, motivating their students, and much more.”

For teachers, their “occupational workload and their mental load have increased,” noted the WP, adding that “Singaporeans owe a debt of gratitude to all teachers, educators and school administrators who have taken care of our students while our nation battled the COVID-19 pandemic.”

 

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