Yet, despite their long service, some retire without the full pension benefits, allowances, or gratuities they were promised. For these teachers, decades of commitment seem to vanish into bureaucracy and mismanagement. One of the primary reasons teachers retire empty-handed is delayed or mismanaged pension payments. While strikes aim to compel the government to fulfill its obligations, they often delay the very benefits teachers are fighting for. Retired teachers, once respected pillars of their communities, may face neglect or even social marginalization due to financial incapacity.
