As many as 40,000 state school teachers could be out of jobs next September

Beginning in September 2001, as many as 40,000 teachers in secondary, technical and vocational schools may no longer be needed. "It will not be that bad, because they may be hired by middle schools. If theyaren't, they may be eligible for a severance package," according toa source at the Ministry of Education. There are two proposals for teachers who are laid off, one of which includes a severance package increased from 6 to 12 months. (Zycie, pp. 1, 6