Yemen
The West Mukalla Primary Court has issued a ruling in favor of the Coast Teachers and Educators Syndicate, mandating the reinstatement of teacher incentives starting January 2026. The court's decision obligates authorities to review and cancel surplus contractual positions within three months and redirect the associated salaries and incentives to benefit education employees and contractors, effectively increasing their incentives by no less than 60%.
The ruling also includes directives to regularize contractors, calculate their years of service, complete settlements, and disburse allowances retroactively. Additionally, it emphasizes the need for coordination with labor unions to develop a wage structure that aligns with the high cost of living. Authorities are required to disburse salaries and incentives before the first week of each month, with provisions for compensating delays.
This development addresses longstanding issues in Yemen's education sector, which has faced chronic crises since the outbreak of the war. Tens of thousands of teachers across the country have struggled with delayed salaries, inadequate incentives, and stalled job settlements. Hadramout, in particular, has witnessed repeated protests and strikes by teachers' unions demanding improved conditions and the elimination of "phantom positions" that drain the education budget without providing actual benefits.
The court's ruling is a significant step toward resolving the grievances of educators in Yemen, aiming to stabilize and enhance the quality of education by ensuring fair compensation and addressing systemic issues within the sector.
