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Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Ministers hail ‘historic’ deal with Teacher’s Union that averts strike
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From left to right: Teachers' Union Secretary-General Yaffa Ben David, Education Minister Yifat Shasha-Bitton and Finance Minister Avigdor Lieberman hold a press conference following the new salary agreement with teachers on August 31, 2022. (Tomer Neuberg/Flash90)
Education Minister Yifat Shasha-Biton hails a “historic” agreement between the Teacher’s Union and the Treasury.
“The agreement addresses so many aspects that have been dealt with for many years. It’s a historic agreement that puts the Israeli student at the forefront,” she says at a press conference with Finance Minister Avigdor Liberman and Israel Teachers Union chief Yaffa Ben David.
Liberman says the deal provides for stability until 2026, but acknowledges that it is “not ideal but was the most that could be achieved. ”
Ben David also praises the agreement.
“We have brought great news for those in education, the agreement pushes the education system forward.
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