College Teachers Strike

Gurbir Singh Even if it is considered debatable whether the settlement with the government is a gain for teachers, on the organisational front the teachers have certainly lost. The AIFUCTO leadership is in chaos and a sizeable minority in the AIFUCTO executive has even indicated its desire to form a rival confederation. This is certainly suicidal. The leadership, if it has lost the confidence of the teachers, should be voted out, but two central federations of teachers will only have the government rubbing its hands in glee.