Title: Contribution of TanzaniaTeachers' Union (TTU) on ensuring teachers' job satisfaction in Tanzanian public secondary schools.
Authors: Sumuni C. Michael, Mohamed Msoroka, & Romwald Kairembo
Volume: 9
Issue: 1
Pages: 45-51
Publication Date: 2025/01/28
Abstract:
This study is about the contribution of Tanzania Teachers' Union (TTU) on teachers' job satisfaction in Tanzania. The areas of the study were Ilemela and Nyamagana districts in Mwanza Region. Data were collected through questionnaire, interview and documentary review. A total of 348 teachers and 4TTU district leaders constituted a sample. The study used pragmatic paradigm, mixed-methods approach and explanatory sequential design .Quantitative data were analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics .While qualitative data were analyzed by using content analysis. The objective of the study was to determine the contribution of TTU on ensuring teachers' job satisfaction. Findings of the study revealed that TTU have been doing very little in ensuring teachers' job satisfaction. Therefore, to improve performance of TT it was suggested that TTU should be reformed and made one of the education policy-making organs.