Liberia, Oct. 9 -- Public school teachers across Monrovia and its environs under the banner of the Monrovia Consolidated School System Teachers Association (MCSS-TA) are embarking on a strike action until their four-count demands are met by the system.

By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway

Members of the Association say their demands have been overdue without tangible response from the authorities of MCSS headed by Dr. Augurie E. Stevens.

The Four-count Demand

In count one of their demands, the Monrovia-based public-school teachers are calling on the Ministry of Education to immediately replace missing instructional staff and place all active volunteer teachers onto the official government payroll.

They are also demanding salary upgrades, wantin...