Over 1,000 teachers in Chennai have been protesting for nine days, demanding 'equal pay for equal work' due to a pay disparity for those appointed before and after June 1, 2009. School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi stated that discussions will be held with the finance department and Chief Minister to address the issue, which he acknowledged the government had promised to resolve. The teachers, organized by SSTA, are resolute in continuing their protest until their demands are met, highlighting a significant monthly salary difference for performing the same duties.