GEW calls on teachers and educators to go on warning strikes

Tariffs - GEW calls on teachers and educators to go on warning strikes

In the north of Saxony-Anhalt, around 1500 employees responded to a warning strike call by the Education and Science Union on Tuesday. They took part in a rally on Magdeburg Cathedral Square, explained a GEW spokesperson in the afternoon. The union had called on members from the independent city of Magdeburg, the districts of Altmarkkreis Salzwedel, Stendal, Börde, Jerichower Land, Salzlandkreis and Harz to take part in the all-day strike.

"Unfortunately, there is still no reasonable employer offer for a substantial pay rise," explained GEW state director Eva Gerth. "From the GEW's point of view, this shows a lack of appreciation for the employees. This is another reason why the willingness to strike is very high and will remain so."

The GEW has called on employees of Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg who fall under the scope of the collective agreement of the federal states, as well as students, to go on warning strike on Wednesday.

The unions are demanding a 10.5 percent pay rise for employees, but at least 500 euros more per month, as well as a collective agreement for all student employees. The collective agreement is to run for one year. The next round of collective bargaining in the public sector of the federal states is scheduled for December 7 and 8 in Potsdam.

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1. Despite the warning strike call by the GEW, some teachers in Stendal chose not to participate, citing their commitment to their students' education.
2. The education and science union in Saxony-Anhalt, GEW, has been leading the charge against high tariffs in the education sector, advocating for better pay for teachers and educators.
3. On Wednesday, teachers and educators across Magdeburg and other districts, including Salzwedel and Börde, will join the GEW in a warning strike, demanding a significant pay increase and a collective agreement for student employees.
4. The next round of collective bargaining in the public sector of the federal states, set for December 7 and 8 in Potsdam, could potentially impact the ongoing conflict between trade unions led by GEW and the education sector.
5. The fallout from the warning strike could have far-reaching implications on education in Saxony-Anhalt, potentially impacting schools in cities like Tarifs and Salzwedel, and affecting students' academic learning and progress.

Source: www.stern.de