The strike of educators has begun. It takes place according to the "zonal" model. First, it involves shortening the hours in schools in Belgrade and Požarevac, and then every following week in other school administrations
The protest of educators in front of the Government of Serbia has ended. Prime Minister Miloš Vučević told the teachers that "the strike is not taking them anywhere". Spokesperson for the Union of Education Workers of Serbia, Mirjana Gašić, said that it is for "Vreme" that they should continue with their union activities.
Instead of a strike by educators, Serbia has a series of small protests and short work stoppages that clearly do not leave an impression on the authorities. "Time" investigates why it is so
The offer to increase salaries in education by 11 percent from January 1, 2025 is final, stated the Minister of Education Slavica Đukić Dejanović
The Government of Serbia presented the final offer to the representatives of the education and preschool education union: an 11 percent increase and a one-time payment of 15.000 dinars
From November 4, school hours will be shortened to 30 minutes, and the first week of strike will be in schools in Belgrade and Požarevac. The educators invite their families to come to the big protest that will be held on November 1 in Belgrade
Members of four representative trade unions of education will also hold a large protest in Belgrade on November 1. It was also decided that from November 4 preschool institutions will accept children from nine classes
"Something happened this summer, which is why the approach to education has changed," Mirjana Gašić, spokeswoman for the Union of Educational Workers of Serbia (USPRS), told Vreme. On Monday, October 14, educators will announce a decision on how to continue the strike, there are three options on the table
Another protest by educators who today left messages in front of the Government of Serbia: "Not everyone has the money to buy diplomas", "Crna Slavica" and others has ended. The requirements are the same. They are demanding that the initial salary of primary and secondary school teachers be equal to the republican average, and Prime Minister Miloš Vučević says - an increase of more than 12 percent is not possible.
A new task for teachers has arrived - collecting data on children's motor skills. On the other hand, educators wonder how they can achieve everything in one working day, and how come there is money for new projects and no money for their salaries.
The Italian parliament has passed a law that allows teachers and professors to fire students for misbehavior. The goal of the new measure is to protect educators from the aggressive behavior of students, educators in Serbia seek protection on the street
The Government of Serbia has promised the teachers that they will restore their dignity by raising their salaries and protecting them from violence in the workplace. However, due to other priorities, the state allegedly does not have the money that the educators are asking for, and the response of the relevant ministries is - give us the lists of strikers
After the suspension of work on September 16, the Ministry of Education sent a letter to school principals requesting precise data on the number of teachers who suspended work, as well as the fact that school principals are not allowed to inform parents and students about this, and that in that situation the principals are concerned for the safety of children
Aleksandar Makov from the Forum of Belgrade High Schools tells "Vreme" that if a common language is not found with the Government, radicalization of the protest is also possible.
Educators blocked traffic in Nemanja Street in Belgrade, after which the protest soon ended. Dissatisfied teachers started protests at noon in all major cities of Serbia. The suspension of classes in many schools throughout Serbia is, they say, a warning sign to the Government that it is necessary to fulfill the promises made
The Education Unions announced a work stoppage on September 16 and protests in cities across Serbia. They cite the unfulfilled promises of the Government as the reason
Grades have become the most common cause of verbal and physical violence against educators, so the Independent Union of Educators of Serbia (NSPRS) says that if the state does not do anything, they will hand out all A's to students.
On Thursday, two female teachers in elementary schools in Belgrade were attacked. They were beaten by the parents of their students. The President of the Belgrade School Union, Snežana Romandić, tells "Vreme" that the Government and everyone in the state leadership should send a clear message that violence must not be allowed.
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An agreement between the representatives of the Government of Serbia and the representative trade union of Serbian workers was not reached. Educators will therefore not give up the protest announced for tomorrow, September 26 in Belgrade. If their demands are not met from October 9, a strike will begin in schools with lessons shortened to 30 minutes.
All four unions of educators will organize a protest on September 26 due to poor working conditions and the reputation of the profession. Teachers will also invite parents to support them on that day
Explaining the situation in which educators are fighting against irregularities, Sunčica Ivanović pointed out at the press conference "The fight of teachers throughout Serbia against lawlessness in school institutions" that she did not receive the status of a whistleblower, nor the protection of institutions, after she reported SNS officials who illegally obtained their fourth or fifth salary in state institutions
In Serbia, a novice professor currently has a salary of around 74.700 dinars, almost seven thousand less than the average salary, and for example in the Republic of Srpska he receives more than 1000 euros. Because of this status, educators are undervalued
In the worst recorded case of violence so far, at the "Vladislav Ribnikar" elementary school in Belgrade this morning, according to the latest information, eight students and a security guard were killed. Seven students and one teacher were seriously injured, according to the Ministry of Interior. In the last few years, educators have been trying to draw the attention of the state to the violence they are exposed to, and last year they also demanded the status of an official. In the meantime, the violence has gotten out of control, and the question of the availability of weapons is also raised
The Union of Educators will suspend work today, and protest gatherings have been announced at noon in 47 cities and municipalities in Serbia. However, the unions are disunited, some teachers will go on strike, some will not, some are members of the union, some are not, the principals of certain schools are threatening fines, and so is the Minister of Education, Branko Ružić.
