Education Minister Yoav Kisch attacked Secondary School Teachers' Association chairman Ran Erez, accusing him of achieving nothing for teachers in 30 years, after Erez threatened to strike over compensation for a canceled day during the war, according to Israeli media reports.
The political row over the upcoming school year escalated Wednesday as Education Minister Yoav Kisch publicly attacked Secondary School Teachers' Association chairman Ran Erez, hours after Erez threatened a strike if teachers are not compensated for a day canceled during the war. In remarks reported by Ynet, Kisch said: "30 years in the job, and you achieved nothing for teachers." The exchange follows a demand by Erez earlier this week that the Finance Ministry pay teachers for a day that was canceled due to security restrictions during the war. Erez had warned that the school year would not open unless the payment is made. Kisch's blunt criticism signals a hardening stance by the government, which has been reluctant to meet the union's demands. The dispute, which touches on broader tensions over wartime compensation and the education system's functioning, remains unresolved. No further details on a possible strike or negotiation timeline have been reported.
4 developments
- StrongKisch accuses teachers' union chairman of wasting millions of shekels
- DevelopingTeachers' Organization Prepares to Disrupt School Year Opening; Kisch Warns Union Head Would Lose in Court
- DevelopingTeachers' union head threatens school year delay over salary deduction dispute
- DevelopingEducation Minister Kisch says all schools may reopen tomorrow, pending PM's decision
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