[51380] The storm over wage cuts in the education system and discrimination in the burden of war
[51380] The storm over wage cuts in the education system and discrimination in the burden of war
The suspension of studies today is sparking sharp criticism following a 3.2% wage cut for teachers in state education, while ultra-Orthodox educational institutions were excluded from the move.
Protest over teacher wage cuts and the exemption for the ultra-Orthodox sector
This morning, studies were suspended in the state education system, a step that led to sharp public criticism. According to stwiess, the strike stemmed from a decision to cut 3.2% of teachers' salaries until the end of the year, as part of a government move to deal with the costs of the war.
The main criticism in the post by stwiess focuses on what is defined as discrimination in the burden: "Teachers in ultra-Orthodox education did not have their salaries reduced." The author of the post claims that this is an illogical decision, as according to him, the ultra-Orthodox sector does not bear the burden of the war in the same way.
The issue received further resonance on social media, as Member of Knesset mkshali echoed these claims, pointing to the difficulty of parents and children who were left without educational frameworks following the cut. According to mkshali, the reality in which teachers in general education pay the price of the war while other institutions enjoy an exemption, is causing great public outrage.
As of this time, these are claims coming from parties criticizing the government's conduct and the distribution of the economic burden during the war, without an official response from the Ministry of Finance or the Ministry of Education regarding the alleged discrimination in the cut rates.