Anies-Muhaimin Prepare 6 Concrete Programs For Teacher Welfare

Discussion on the vision and mission and program of AMIN for the welfare of teachers at the Secretariat of the Change Coalition (PHOTO: Abdul Aziz Masindo-VOI)

JAKARTA - Presidential candidate pair number 1 Anies Baswedan-Muhaimin Iskandar has prepared 6 concrete programs for the welfare of teachers.

This was conveyed by the Anies-Muhaimin National Winning Team (Timnas AMIN) in a discussion to dissect the vision, mission and candidate pair program number 1 for the welfare of Teachers at the Change Coalition Secretariat, Kebayoran Lama, South Jakarta, Tuesday, January 16.

The expert council of the AMIN Fahrus national team in Fadhly's era said that the welfare of teachers in Indonesia is currently still lagging behind in various developed countries.

"Mas Anies on various occasions emphasized that the quality and welfare of teachers is a top priority for the advancement of Indonesian education. Mas Anies believes that teachers not only must teach, but also inspire and motivate students," said Fahrus.

The AMIN national team, he continued, is determined to follow in such steps in the countries of Switzerland, Luxemburg, Canada, Germany, Australia, the Netherlands, the United States, Ireland, Denmark, and Austria in giving high priority to the welfare of teachers.

Meanwhile, education observer Kholid Harras said the number of teachers in Indonesia was around 3.36 million, consisting of 52 percent of civil servants and 48 percent of non-civil servants.

"Non-civil servant teachers, such as honorary teachers and foundations, are not yet clear. Many teachers are only paid Rp. 300,000 per month, Rp. 500,000 per month, Rp. 1 million per month. This is reality. So, this is the condition of the Heroes without a sign of service." said Kholid.

Meanwhile, the AmIN Awalil National Team Advisory Council emphasized that it would accelerate the increase in the status of honorary teachers to become Government Employees with Work Agreements and others.

The 6 Anies Baswedan-Muhaimin Iskandar programs for the welfare of teachers are as follows:

1. Accelerate the increase in the status of honorary teachers to PPPK. This program aims to accommodate honorary teachers in the formal education system by giving them a more stable status and recognition as PPPK ASN.

This step is expected to provide job security and better rights for honorary teachers.

2. Teachers and teachers' scholarships with teacher's endowment funds. The Teacher's Eternal Fund Program is designed to assist teachers in improving their qualifications and competence, as well as providing better educational opportunities for teachers' children.

3. Accelerate the certification process of 1.6 million state and private civil apparatus (ASN) teachers.

Teacher certification is an important step in improving the quality standards of teaching and professionalism in the field of education.

4. Incentives for madrasas teachers and teachers who work in disadvantaged, frontier, and outermost areas.

This initiative aims to motivate teachers who work in more challenging environments and reward their dedication.

5. Pension bonus of IDR 10 million for ASN teachers. As a form of appreciation and appreciation to ASN teachers for their services and contributions. This is expected to provide significant additional benefits for teachers who enter retirement.

6. Legal protection for teachers. This program aims to provide legal protection for teachers, ensuring their safety in carrying out teaching duties.

Professor of the Indonesian University of Education (UPI) Didin Saripudin assessed that the vision and mission and program of AMIN for improving the welfare and quality of teachers can encourage welfare.

"We know the vision and mission of AMIN between welfare and quality, professionalism of teachers. Then it also affects if welfare increases, then the quality ( teacher) increases, but not automatically. Therefore, it must be accompanied by a quality improvement program," said Didin.