By: Archie Boan
Dozens of teachers under the Monrovia Consolidated School System (MCSS) on Tuesday staged a protest at the institution’s central office in Monrovia, demanding immediate action on salary arrears and long-standing employment issues.
The aggrieved teachers gathered early in the day, voicing frustration over what they described as repeated delays by authorities to address concerns affecting their welfare. Chanting slogans such as “we are tired of free work,” the demonstrators insisted that they could no longer continue providing services without consistent and timely compensation.
According to several protesters, key grievances include unpaid salaries, lack of formal employment status for some instructors, and poor working conditions across schools under the MCSS umbrella. Some teachers alleged that despite months of service, they have yet to be fully recognized on government payroll, leaving them financially strained.
“We have families to take care of. We cannot continue like this,” one protester said, calling on authorities to urgently regularize their status and settle all outstanding payments.
The demonstration created tension around the MCSS central office, drawing attention from passersby and prompting calls for swift intervention from education authorities. Protesters vowed to remain engaged until concrete steps are taken to resolve their concerns.
As of press time, the Monrovia Consolidated School System had not issued an official statement addressing the protest. However, sources familiar with the situation say discussions may be underway behind the scenes to calm tensions and respond to the teachers’ demands.
