Teachers follow doctors lead to strike

First the Education Minister Roman Giertych and then the Prime Minister Jarosław Kaczyński addressed the union, with each one individually discussing the issues with the representatives. "We are happy with the declarations of the government but this is not enough," said the head of ZNP, Sławomir Broniarz. Later that afternoon the board of ZNP decided that the strike will take place. Representatives of the government claim that the negotiations are not over and are planning further meetings with the teachers concerning such issues as earlier retirement and possible wage increases. (Gazeta Wyborcza, p. 6) A.K.