Teachers’ Perceptions on the Impact of Teachers Union in Improvement of Teachers Living Conditions in Morogoro Municipality

Abstract

The paper examined the teachers’ perceptions of the impacts of teachers’ union on the improvement of teachers’ living conditions in Morogoro Municipality. This study used a mixed approach where a descriptive survey was used in the collection of information from the respondents through questionnaires, interview. Data analysis was done both thematically and using descriptive statistics by using SPSS version 20 program. The study revealed that teachers’ union has not fully managed to improve the living condition of its members in Morogoro as was thought before. The response of teachers’ union to the problems and complaints of teachers is poor and therefore most the teachers are living in poor conditions despite their 02% monthly contribution to the entire union. The study further revealed some areas that need to be improved for the future benefit of the union members. These include the building of houses for teachers in Morogoro Municipality, improving health issues by building large hospitals for teachers in Morogoro Municipality, improving transport for teachers, and hardship allowance for Teachers should also be provided in Morogoro Municipality. The union also must ensure that water and electricity bills in the constructed houses for teachers are settled and Scholarships for further studies as well as in-service training are given priority for teachers in Morogoro Municipality. The article makes the recommendation that unions constantly maintain a natural connection with their base of members. The involvement of members in various union affairs is crucial for achieving this goal. Members of the union should be well informed of all union activities. Additionally, unions must enhance their reputation and persuade the workforce that they are capable of exceeding the expectations of their members