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Monday, August 29, 2022
Ministers optimistic about closing deal to avert strike at start of school year
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Education Minister Yifat Shasha-Biton attends faction meeting of her New Hope party at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, on May 30, 2022. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
Education Minister Yifat Shasha-Biton expresses optimism that a salary agreement can soon be reached between the Finance Ministry and teachers unions, averting a possible strike when schools are expected to open this Thursday.
“If the sides have good will and the intention to reach a deal, we can close this in a few hours,” Shasha-Biton tells Channel 12 news. “We hope that during the day tomorrow we’ll reach a deal.”
She adds that she spoke with Finance Minister Avigdor Liberman, saying he also sounded optimistic.
However, senior Treasury officials tell the Kan public broadcaster that nothing has been finalized and clauses haven’t been signed.
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