Train drivers' warning strike with consequences for pupils
The warning strike by the train drivers' union GDL could also have an impact on lessons in Brandenburg's schools - if pupils are dependent on rail transport for transportation. For this reason, children and young people will be given learning tasks on Thursday if they are unable to attend school due to the strike, as the Ministry of Education announced on Wednesday. If the teachers' schedules permit, distance learning could also be organized for absent pupils in grades 1 to 10.
Teachers and educational staff must report for duty on Thursday, the statement said. Lessons will be taught in attendance according to the regular timetable for all year groups.
The strike could potentially affect commuting options for parents who rely on the railroad, potentially impacting school attendance. Consumers might face increased transportation costs due to tariffs imposed as a result of the strike. Trade unions in the education sector could express solidarity with the striking train drivers, potentially leading to a larger scales of labor actions.
Source: www.dpa.com
