The Confederación de Trabajadores de la Educación de la República Argentina (Ctera) and the Frente de Unidad Docente Bonaerense (FUDB) are jointly calling for a series of actions to demand, among other things, salary increases.

This Monday, the teachers will set up tents on public roads, squares and tents where they will also hold open air classes, open radios, caravans and other activities to support their demand.

In addition to a salary increase, the teachers demand a new Education Financing Law, an urgent call for the National Teachers’ Parity, restitution of the National Fund for Teacher Incentives (FONID) and payment of the sums owed.

They also demand an increase in the education budget and funds for school infrastructure, salary and labor improvements for education workers and the defense of teachers’ pension and retirement rights.

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