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Metropolitan Journal of Academic and Applied Research
MJAAR
Relationship between strikes and teachers' salary increases in Uganda
Dr. Arinaitwe Julius, Ahumuza Audrey
| Journal | Metropolitan Journal of Academic and Applied Research (MJAAR) |
| Volume / Issue | Vol. 4, No. 10 |
| Published | 31 October 2025 |
| ISSN | 3006-6417 |
Abstract
Teacher strikes have become increasingly common in Uganda's education sector, with educators demanding salary increases amid rising living costs, yet empirical evidence on whether these industrial actions effectively translate into improved compensation remains limited.
Keywords
teacher strikes
salary increases
industrial action
teacher compensation
labor relations
education policy
Uganda
teacher unions
wage negotiations
strike effectiveness
Cite This Article
Dr. Arinaitwe Julius & Ahumuza Audrey (2025). Relationship between strikes and teachers' salary increases in Uganda. Metropolitan Journal of Academic and Applied Research, 4(10). https://journals.miu.ac.ug/pages/article.php?article_id=43
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