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Greek teachers? strikes as of 16 September 2013
?OLME (Greek Federation of Secondary Education State
School Teachers) is launching a five?days rolling strike as
of 16 September following the decision of the teachers?
general assemblies. At the end of each 5 days strike the
teachers? general assemblies will take stock of the
situation and then decide on the course of the strike
action.
?The situation in public schools is dramatic:
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There are 16,000 fewer teachers in secondary education meaning 20% reduction since June
There are 16,000 fewer teachers in secondary education meaning 20% reduction since June ?102 Vocational Education Schools are closing down
102 Vocational Education Schools are closing down?2,500 Vocational Education Teachers are being suspended-just a step before dismissals.
2,500 Vocational Education Teachers are being suspended-just a step before dismissals. ?In 2009 there was 33% reduction of spending on education which is expected to reach 47% in 2016.
In 2009 there was 33% reduction of spending on education which is expected to reach 47% in 2016.?There is a compulsory transfer of 5,000 teachers to primary education and administration posts.
There is a compulsory transfer of 5,000 teachers to primary education and administration posts. ? The government has passed a new law on education without a dialogue establishing a harsh, examination-centered system in all forms/grades of upper secondary education forcing students to seek private tuition outside school and leading to school dropouts.
examination-centered system in all forms/grades of upper secondary education forcing students to seek private tuition outside school and leading to school dropouts. The ETUCE Director, Martin R?mer, will be in Athens on 19-20 September to support our Greek colleagues.
Read the ETUCE Statement of solidarity with our Greek Colleagues
