Teachers' Union Urges DepEd Central Luzon to Expedite 2025 Incentive Payment
The ASSERT Central Luzon Union (ACLU) has issued a formal demand to the Department of Education (DepEd) leadership in Central Luzon, pressing for the immediate release of the 2025 Collective Negotiation Agreement Incentive (CNA CI) for educators across the region. This call to action highlights growing concerns over delayed benefits that teachers in DepEd Region 3 have yet to receive, despite the availability of potential savings and an existing collective negotiation agreement.
Alleged Delays and Lack of Prompt Action
According to the ACLU, the processing of the incentive has been significantly hindered due to what they describe as a lack of prompt action from the office of DepEd Regional Director Ronnie S. Mallari. The union has emphasized that this delay not only affects teacher morale but also breaches the agency's commitment to its employees under the established agreement.
The ACLU is seeking a clear explanation for the holdup, insisting that the incentive be processed without further delay to uphold the DepEd's obligations. This situation underscores broader issues in education funding and administrative efficiency within the region.
Scheduled Management Meeting to Address the Issue
In response to the escalating concerns, a management meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, March 12, between the ACLU and the DepEd regional office. This discussion aims to resolve the incentive release and ensure timely fulfillment of the agency's agreements.
The outcome of this meeting could set a precedent for how similar cases are handled in the future, potentially impacting teacher welfare and labor relations in Central Luzon's education sector.
