The Association of University Teachers (AUT) has decided to intensify struggle to ensure justice for teachers in aided colleges by securing Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) promotions and related monetary benefits on an even keel with their counterparts in government colleges.
In a virtual meeting on July 18, the Central Executive Committee of AUT, while deliberating on the CAS promotions and salary arrears, expressed “deep disappointment over the continued apathy” of the State government in implementing the benefits, despite numerous representations and many agitations organised across the State.
A resolution was adopted to expose on July 27 in Tiruchi the “discriminatory practices” of the Higher Education Department, by way of presentation of facts about denial of CAS to teachers of aided colleges.
By another resolution, the AUT decided to conduct a mass protest on August 11, and laying siege of the office of Directorate of Collegiate Education if the Higher Education Department fails to address the demands by then,
The meeting, K. Raja, general secretary, AUT, said, exhorted all stakeholders to join hands in the democratic struggle for rightful service and financial recognition.
Published – July 20, 2025 11:06 pm IST