Demanding increase of salaries | Teachers stage general strike in areas controlled by the “Syrian Interim Government” and threaten to escalate protests

Aleppo province: SOHR activists have reported that teachers, subordinate by Education Directorate of the “Syrian Interim Government” in “Euphrates Shield” and “Olive Branch” areas, have called for a general strike tomorrow, Thursday, protesting the insufficient salaries of teachers in the areas controlled by the “Syrian Interim Government” in Aleppo countryside.

 

On the other hand, several teachers have announced joining the protests launched in al-Bab city and Qabasin town. Also, many teachers in Azaz city have responded to the calls of Education administration workers in al-Bab city and countryside.

 

The teachers have confirmed that they will participate in the strike individually in the case that the Education Directorate in Azaz city doesn’t issue a statement regarding the increase of their salaries.

 

The calls for general strike come as a protest against the low monthly salaries of teachers that do not exceed 750 Turkish Liras each, about 80 USD. The teachers have demanded to increase the salaries to 2,000 Turkish Liras, so that they could deal with the high prices of most of food supplies and essential products.

 

The teachers have threatened to escalate their protests, if their demands are not applied, as they have demanded comprehensive improvement of the educational situation and regular increase of their monthly salaries. The teachers also confirmed they would not keep silent, if the Education Directorate exerted pressure on them.