T. BENYDIN*
28 August 2006
guest column
Port Louis — The Federation of civil service and other unions strongly condemn the situation prevailing at Aleemiah college, Phoenix, and particularly with regard to the continuous harassment of teachers, and violation of fundamental human rights.
It has been brought to our attention that the teaching staff has been subjected to a queer and disgraceful treatment whereby they have to keep silent and not to utter a single word to outside authorities, and to trade unions on issues pertaining to the college.
To this effect, the chief patron of Halkae Quadria Ishat- I -Islam, in presence of the top management of the college, has compelled the staff to take an oath of secrecy.
This reprehensive practice is unprecedented in the Republic of Mauritius and constitutes a blatant violation of human rights, and is contrary to articles 12 and 13 of the Constitution. It is also in contradiction with Convention No. 87 of ILO, ratified by Mauritius and which concerns Freedom of association and protection of the right to organise.
In view of above, the Federation would like to state in clear and unequivocal terms that it is outraged by this appalling practice and to the extent to which fundamental rights of workers are being violated at Aleemiah college.
It therefore urges you to take decisive and prompt action by putting a stop to this unacceptable and repugnant practice. The Federation also requests you to use your prerogatives to obtain the immediate reintegration of the two interdicted teachers.
President
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