POED, OELMEK, and OLTEK, in a letter sent Friday to the President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, requesting a meeting regarding the teacher appointment system in public education and the resolution of the impasse. They warn that if the Ministry of Education and Culture does not budge from its position, they will escalate their actions.
They state that they have reviewed the information available so far and, in particular, the philosophy and basic provisions of the proposal by the Ministry of Education, Sports, and Youth on this specific issue, and they conclude that the impasse persists, “as a result of the Ministry of Education’s refusal to budge from its positions.”
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They note that this development is causing serious concern, as hundreds of teachers are facing job insecurity.
“In particular, hundreds of them are at risk of either losing their jobs or being denied the prospect of permanent employment. This situation makes it imperative to engage in meaningful dialogue and find a fair solution that takes into account the real-world consequences of the proposed changes,” the letter states.
The teachers’ organizations are requesting a meeting to brief the President in detail on the current situation, to present their positions and concerns regarding the rationale behind the Ministry of Education’s proposal, and to seek, with his intervention, a way out of the impasse.
They note that they wish to exhaust every avenue for dialogue and consultation, with the aim of reaching an acceptable solution that will ensure a fair and functional appointment system in public education, as well as job prospects for the affected teachers.
“We believe that this issue requires a substantive reevaluation of the Ministry’s approach, in order to address the concerns that have arisen and prevent adverse consequences for hundreds of teachers,” they state.
They emphasize, however, that if the Ministry of Education’s approach remains unchanged and there is no substantive response to resolve the issue, they will be forced to escalate their actions. “Such a development is not our preferred option, but it may become unavoidable if the current situation continues without substantial progress,” they clarify.
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Source: CNA
