Teachers’ union demands higher wages without delay
Teachers’ trade union PDSZ has sent an open letter to Hungary’s prime minister demanding higher wages without delay and the withdrawal of decisions regarding the itemised tax for small businesses (kata) and utility fees.
PDSZ called for professional and social consultations on kata and utility fees.
In the letter addressed to Viktor Orbán PDSZ said “you have repeatedly stated that the wage demands of workers in public education were justified but we have been told at strike negotiations and through the press that wage increase, no matter how small, is only possible in the current budget situation if Brussels provides support”.
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“However, it was recently revealed that wage increases can be afforded from the central budget for law enforcement staff and each minister will get 650,000 forints (EUR 1,600) more, not to mention that your wage will increase by an even greater rate,” the trade union said.
PDSZ considers it justified that extremely low wages for police and soldiers are increased but demands at least the same level of increase for public education workers with immediate effect, the letter said.
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Source: MTI
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Education is a VOCATION.
This worsening situation PDSZ v Orban Government – continues to PROVIDE factual evidance – WHY – the exiting of Educators remains “out of control” – leaving Hungary.
Bit of Bed Time reading for the Orban Government.
Could be viewed as an “Educational Compulsory Read” – for Fidesz/the Government Ministers of the day – and of Prime Minister – Victor Orban.
“Successful Education – is a Partnership between home and the school.
An openess , mutual trust & respect – MUST exist – amongst Partners, Parents and Pupils and Staff “.
Dominating the Education question – “Broadsheet” in Hungary – is that their is an atmoshere that dominates discussions – the COMPLETE mis-trust of the present Government in Power in Hungary under Prime Minister – Victor Orban.
This mis-trust – is an increasing epidemic factually occuring in Hungary – under this present Orban led Government.
Education – it OPENS windows of OPPORTUNITIES.
Democracy – is Dialogue.
Democracy – in its CORE – has NO facility – for a strategy – Creed nor Dogma – that “plays out” – functions in a Dictatorial idea & philosophy.