Taiwan candidate vows to protect teachers from excessive work and false accusations

Su Chiao-hui, a legislator and candidate for New Taipei City mayor, has promised to champion teachers' rights by reducing administrative workloads and combating malicious complaints. Speaking at an event hosted by the New Taipei City Teachers Association and the New Taipei City Education Workers Union, Su emphasized the increasing challenges faced by educators in a rapidly changing world.

"Educational professional respect must be built on reasonable salary and dignity," Su stated, outlining her commitment to enhancing teachers' compensation and working conditions. She pointed to recent policy changes, such as the increase in monthly advisor fees for elementary and middle school teachers from NT$3,000 to NT$4,000, and the introduction of administrative bonuses of up to NT$2,000 per month for principals, department heads, and team leaders.

Furthermore, Su addressed the growing problem of "malicious reporting" against teachers, vowing to establish a case diversion and filtering system. This initiative aims to prevent anonymous, vague, or irrelevant accusations from undermining educators' professional standing and dignity. She stressed the importance of protecting teachers, who are responsible for imparting knowledge and nurturing the nation's future generations.

Su also acknowledged the support of local council members present at the event, particularly those involved in reviewing education-related proposals in the city council. She assured attendees that the Democratic Progressive Party's New Taipei team would continue to advocate for the best interests of grassroots teachers.

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Educational professional respect must be built on reasonable salary and dignity.