Algerian primary school teachers organized a one-day strike on Wednesday, disrupting many schools across the country. The strike was in response to the government's failure to address their demands, which have been ongoing for some time. The teachers are seeking improvements to their working conditions and better pay. The strike was marked by protests outside education ministry offices nationwide.
In Algiers, dozens of teachers gathered outside the education ministry's annex in the Anassers district. They expressed their frustration with slogans, calling for their rights to be respected and their classification to be revised. The teachers also demanded an end to salary deductions for striking and better working conditions. They vowed to continue their protest until their demands are met.
The teachers' union has listed several demands, including a revision of the school curriculum and calendar. They also want changes to their job classification and a reduction in their workload. Additionally, they are seeking the implementation of a 2014 presidential decree that would improve their pay and benefits. The decree has not been implemented, leading to frustration among teachers.
The strike was not just about pay and conditions; teachers also want to focus on their core work. They are calling for the recruitment of supervisors to oversee students in school courtyards and canteens. This would allow teachers to concentrate on teaching and educational activities. The teachers believe this would improve the overall quality of education in Algeria.
The strike is part of an ongoing dispute between teachers and the education ministry. The teachers have been protesting for some time, and the strike on Wednesday was a further escalation. They have scheduled another strike for January 15 and plan to continue their weekly strikes on Mondays until their demands are met.
According to Samira Saïdj, a reporter for La Dépêche de Kabylie, the teachers are determined to continue their protest. They believe their demands are legitimate and that they will not back down until they are addressed. The strike has highlighted the challenges facing Algeria's education system and the need for the government to engage with teachers and address their concerns.
The teachers' demands include the creation of new job grades for science, literature, and physical education teachers. They also want a reclassification of teachers to ensure that primary, middle, and secondary school teachers have the same base grade. The strike has brought attention to the plight of Algerian teachers and the need for education reform.
Key points
- Algerian primary school teachers went on strike to protest against the government's failure to address their demands.
- The teachers are seeking improvements to their working conditions, better pay, and changes to their job classification.
- The strike is part of an ongoing dispute between teachers and the education ministry, with further strikes planned.
