TPO - The draft Law on Teachers has been revised to remove the specific provision regarding a one-step increase in salary within the administrative and public service salary scale for teachers who are recruited and assigned a salary for the first time.
TPO - The draft Law on Teachers has been revised to remove the specific provision regarding a one-step increase in salary within the administrative and public service salary scale for teachers who are recruited and assigned a salary for the first time.
Teachers' salaries are among the highest.
This morning (February 7th), the Standing Committee of the National Assembly gave its opinion on the explanation, acceptance, and revision of the draft Law on Teachers.
In his report addressing and explaining several major issues, the Chairman of the Committee on Culture and Education , Nguyen Dac Vinh, stated that some opinions supported the regulation to increase the salary by one level in the administrative and public service salary scale for teachers who are recruited and assigned a salary for the first time.
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The Standing Committee of the National Assembly gives its opinion on the Law on Teachers. |
In addition, some opinions expressed concerns and disagreement with this regulation, suggesting that the policy's impact should be assessed in relation to the overall workforce of officials, civil servants, and public employees within the political system.
Taking into account the opinions of National Assembly deputies, the draft law has been revised to remove the specific provision regarding a one-step increase in salary within the administrative and public service salary scale for teachers who are recruited and assigned salaries for the first time.
"Teachers' salaries are ranked highest in the administrative and public service salary scale; improving salary policies for civil servants and public employees needs to be studied and calculated comprehensively during the process of developing salary policies based on job positions," Mr. Vinh stated.
Expressing his views on this issue, the Chairman of the Legal Committee, Hoang Thanh Tung, stated that the current salary and allowance policy for teachers is being viewed according to the existing salary and allowance system. Mr. Tung noted that coordination is needed to ensure greater consistency when implementing the new salary policy.
Clear regulations regarding housing are necessary to avoid confusion.
Regarding public housing policies, Mr. Nguyen Dac Vinh stated that some opinions suggest implementing the policy of renting public housing for teachers according to the provisions of the Housing Law to ensure the consistency of the legal system. In addition, there are also suggestions to supplement the policy of providing housing rental support for teachers working in disadvantaged areas, as stipulated by regulations.
Taking into account feedback, the draft law has been revised to stipulate that teachers are entitled to rent public housing as prescribed by the Housing Law, or are guaranteed collective accommodation when working in ethnic minority areas, mountainous regions, border areas, islands, and areas with particularly difficult socio-economic conditions.
The draft also adds a provision stating that if collective housing or official housing cannot be arranged, teachers will receive housing rental support at the same rate as official housing rental support; and removes the criterion of "meeting all essential conditions" from the regulations on collective housing for teachers.
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Chairman of the Committee on Culture and Education Nguyen Dac Vinh. |
Commenting on this issue, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Nguyen Khac Dinh suggested amending the provision to allow teachers to rent housing "according to the law on housing." He also suggested that the Government should provide detailed regulations on this matter, clearly outlining the support measures to ensure implementation; otherwise, local authorities will be confused and unsure of what to do.
Sharing the same concern, National Assembly Secretary General Le Quang Tung "completely agrees" with the housing policy for teachers working in difficult areas. This is a very practical requirement and also a condition for assigning teachers to work in difficult areas.
However, Mr. Tung expressed concern that if the local authorities cannot arrange collective housing, providing housing allowances would not adequately address the issue and ensure teachers' peace of mind. "Further consideration is needed, along with binding agreements to best ensure the well-being of teachers working here," Mr. Tung suggested.
Preschool teachers are allowed to retire early.
Regarding the early retirement policy, Mr. Nguyen Dac Vinh said that many opinions support the policy of early retirement for preschool teachers as stipulated by law; he suggested adding a criterion that teachers must have contributed to social insurance for 20 years or more to be eligible for early retirement and not have their pension reduced.
However, concerns have also been raised about the resources needed to implement this policy, with some arguing that the principle of "contribution equals benefit" as stipulated in the Social Insurance Law must be ensured.
Regarding this matter, the Standing Committee of the Committee on Culture and Education believes that allowing preschool teachers to retire earlier than the legally prescribed age is a policy developed based on the unique characteristics of this professional activity and is appropriate for the specific needs of preschool children as learners.
Taking into account feedback, the draft law has been revised and supplemented with a provision that teachers in preschools, if they so wish, may retire at an age lower than the normal retirement age for workers, but not by more than 5 years, and without a reduction in the percentage of their pension benefits due to early retirement, provided they have contributed to social insurance for 20 years or more.
According to Mr. Vinh, there are suggestions to specify the requirements and conditions for teachers to extend their retirement age; and concerns about extending the working time for teachers at the preschool and primary/secondary levels.
Regarding this, the draft law also clearly stipulates the conditions for implementing this policy: when the educational institution has a need, the teacher is in good health and voluntarily extends their working time; and it adds the criterion of "meeting the standards and conditions of the educational institution".
"During the period of extended retirement age, teachers in public educational institutions who do not hold leadership or management positions will not retain their leadership or management allowances," Mr. Vinh said.
Source: https://tienphong.vn/thong-tin-moi-nhat-ve-chinh-sach-tien-luong-nghi-huu-truoc-tuoi-cua-nha-giao-post1715002.tpo
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