Maharashtra Junior College Teachers' Union Intervenes in SIWS College Staff Agitation

The Maharashtra Junior College Teachers' Union (MJCTU) has written a strongly-worded letter to the society secretary of the SIWS College, Wadala, objecting to a circular issued by him warning agitating staff of strict action. The union's vice-president, SL Dixit, pointed out that the management has not implemented the Maharashtra Employees of Private Schools (MEPS) Act -1977 and MEPS Rules -1981, which are the terms of employment conditions for all junior college teachers. Dixit accused the vice-principal, Sheela Krishnan, of revengeful behavior, including discontinuing teachers despite good performance, affecting student admissions, and preparing false teacher allocations.

Key Takeaways:

• The Maharashtra Junior College Teachers' Union (MJCTU) has intervened in the SIWS College staff agitation, objecting to a circular issued by the society secretary threatening agitating staff with strict action.
• The union's vice-president, SL Dixit, pointed out that the management has not implemented the Maharashtra Employees of Private Schools (MEPS) Act -1977 and MEPS Rules -1981, which govern the terms of employment for junior college teachers.
• Dixit alleged that Sheela Krishnan, the vice-principal, has a history of revengeful behavior, including discontinuing teachers despite good performance, affecting student admissions, and preparing false teacher allocations.
• Approximately 210 students failed in the XI standard in the SIWS College solely due to Sheela Krishnan's attitude.
• The union has demanded the immediate withdrawal of the controversial circular, failing which action will be taken against the general secretary.

Statistics:

• 210 students failed in the XI standard in the SIWS College solely due to Sheela Krishnan's attitude.
• The union has threatened to take action against the general secretary if the circular is notwithdrawn immediately.

Sources:

• FPJ News Service, distributed by Contify.com