French teachers strike over job losses
French teachers are planning to strike on Tuesday. The strike is about job cuts in schools. The union expects many teachers to join the action.
The strike involves teachers in primary, secondary, and high schools. The government says 13.2% of primary school teachers and 7.18% of secondary school teachers are participating. Union estimates suggest a participation rate of 25% to 30%. The strike started on March 31st. It is in response to plans to cut 4,000 teaching positions announced by Education Minister Édouard Geffray.
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Highlights
Teachers Plan Strike
French teachers are planning to strike on Tuesday to protest job cuts.
Union Estimates Participation
Union estimates suggest a 30% participation rate nationally in the teacher strike.
Government Reports Lower Numbers
The government reports 13.2% of primary school teachers and 7.18% of secondary school teachers are participating.
Job Cuts Trigger Strike
The strike was in response to planned job cuts of 4,000 positions.
Minister Announces Cuts
The Education Minister, Édouard Geffray, announced planned reductions in teaching staff.