The local authority in the capital, Aden, confirmed that it stands with the teachers in their just and legitimate demands, stressing its full support for them in their endeavors to improve living conditions, including paying salaries on time and implementing a fair restructuring of wages commensurate with the current economic conditions.

In an official statement issued by the local authority, the local government expressed its continued support for the educational sector in the capital, Aden, and indicated that it worked hard to deliver the monthly increase of 30 thousand riyals for the second month in a row, in appreciation of teachers and their great value in building generations. Although the local authority realizes that this increase is not enough to meet the burden of living, it represents part of the ongoing efforts to support teachers and achieve their demands in light of the difficult circumstances.

Scoop 24 News republishes the text of the statement:

The local authority in the capital, Aden, confirms that it stands by your side in your just and legitimate demands, directed to the government and the Presidential Leadership Council, to address your issues in a radical and comprehensive manner. The most important of these issues is the delivery of salaries on time without delay, and a fair structure of wages that guarantees you a decent life that is appropriate to the conditions. The difficult economic situation we are all living through. The local authority is committed to standing with you always and has been keen to disburse the monthly increase estimated at 30 thousand riyals for the second month in a row, in appreciation of you and your great role in building generations. We fully realize that this increase, in light of the current economic conditions, is not worth much, but it comes within the framework of... Our continuous efforts are available to support you until your demands are met. As you know, the local authority approved the disbursement of the increase from the local authority’s revenues and from the local council’s development account, confirming our commitment to supporting the education sector and honorable teachers to the best of our capabilities. We are fully aware that the current salaries are very small, and we put this file on the table in the government meeting and in more than one meeting, and I stressed the necessity of regular disbursement of them - despite their smallness - and working to improve them by restructuring wages in a way that befits your efforts and sacrifices. We call on you, honorable teachers of Aden, who have been and are still steadfast and struggling for our children and the continuity of the educational process since the liberation of the capital, Aden, to return to your schools and begin your work. We trust in your patriotism and sincerity, and we realize that your lofty mission is the basic foundation for building the future and education in Aden requires the sacrifices of all of us, for the sake of our children and for the sake of our beloved city, and we all have the duty to continue to demand your rights and address your issues in a way that guarantees you a decent life and a better future. During the past three years, the local authority has worked to support the education sector with all its capabilities, including disbursing the nature of work and the annual bonus for more than a year, in addition to disbursing incentives to contractors over several months. We also worked to approve the nature of work and the annual bonus within the salary, which is what It was approved by the Council of Ministers in late 2023. Dear teachers, you know that the local authority has provided multiple interventions with the aim of continuing the educational process in appreciation of your struggle and efforts, despite the great challenges you have faced throughout these years. The local authority confirms that during the office meeting The Executive Committee for the month of November 2024 has stressed that the education sector and teachers should receive priority, and that they should receive exceptional support in the 2025 action plan, in recognition of the importance of education as one of the pillars of development and stability in Aden. Issued by: the local authority in the capital, Aden