Trade unions reject governmental propositions for education

The government presented five proposals to teachers on Monday, including a salary raise starting from September, shortening the internship period and the minimum supplementary pay for being a form teacher. Trade unions rejected the offer indicating that it is mostly a repetition of previous proposals, and teachers expect substantial salary increases.

The head of the Education, Education and Culture Industry Forum of Trade Unions Sławomir Wittkowicz assessed that the approach presented by the government side does not reflect the situation in Polish kindergartens, schools and other facilities. “By April 3, employers will receive information that on April 8 a strike will take place,” he emphasized. 

After a short break, the parties returned to talks. 

(PAP)