By Own Correspondent| The Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe has said the job action which started today Tuesday is on course with most of its membership in Mashonaland East participating in the announced stay away.

In a report issued by the PTUZ on the job action, the organisation said:

Report on job action in Mashonaland East

We have conducted a survey in Mash East and we are pleased to report that the stay away over salaries is very successful in all areas.

Teachers have responded in their numbers to express their dissatisfaction over salaries. In Chikomba almost 90% of teachers are away from work.

The same scenario is also shared by Mudzi Mutoko and Seke. In Marondera around 70% of teachers are away. This is also shared by Seke and UMP. Goromonzi Murewa and and Wedza it is 80% of teachers who are at home.

The remainder which is around 20% on average is attributed to fear and those without unions. Generally the action has started well with no incident so far recorded except a cases of party vehicles and security agents who are making unannounced visits.

These “visitors “ have nothing to do with us but they are sure out of bounds.Our hope is that government will come up with a competitive offer to allow for normal learning.

Otherwise we urge all our members to be in their homes relaxing with their kids they are failing to pay fees for. Please do some in house teaching.Never be fooled by media. We are right on track.

Tomorrow will be a better day.We smell victory. Together we can

PTUZ Mashonaland East