Teacher unions won't end their strike over cost-of-living allowances, according to Angel Carbornu, president of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), unless their demands are granted.
After numerous conversations with the administration produced no fruitful outcomes, Mr. Carbornu suggested that a strike was the teacher unions' only remaining course of action.
"Before the strike was announced, we had too many thorough and extensive conversations. One after another, each of the ten regional secretariats of the unions informed the government of the dangers faced by teachers.
"We have been making this call since February. That is what has led us to where we are right now.
We shouldn't have even asked for it if we're going to back down [on our demands], he said on
The instructors are battling for the payment of a cost-of-living allowance equal to 20% to 30% of their wages.
According to the teachers, the allowance will protect them from the current economic climate and the worsening situation of teachers.
Re-negotiations between the administration and the unions regarding the on-going strike are anticipated.
In the second round of negotiations, Mr. Carbounu hoped to persuade the teaching unions to end their strike.
"I hope the meeting on Wednesday will result in a tangible response to the demands we have made, rather than just telling us that it is on the way."
A quick glance at the headlines or the attentive ear of a parent is all it takes to learn that teachers are frequently underpaid and underutilized. In the end, this implies that our kids aren't getting enough help, too.
As a result, we frequently witness events like the Denver, West Virginia, and Chicago teacher strikes. It's taking place all throughout the country, but what does it mean? What is a teacher strike exactly, and why are teachers striking?
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