The Minister of Education expressed this Wednesday in Abrantes (Santarén) the expectation of a tutelage “in the appeasement” of the sector, saying that the government has “never shied away from negotiations” with the trade unions, and recalled the progress made in the teacher’s career.
“The government is developing a set of measures and is following its program,” said Joao Costa, puzzled by the negotiation and teacher appeasement processes, emphasizing the goals of “combating instability, creating conditions for teachers to communicate more quickly, create spaces on school boards and ensure greater stability.”
A government official who spoke to reporters in Abrantes, Santarém County, on the sidelines of the opening of retraining work for two schools, also said the government was “discussing with unions a proposal for a career boost” for teachers whose careers have been put on hold to mitigate the impact. this stop.
“We are working and finding solutions, the government has never shied away from dialogue and negotiations (…) and obviously we all want peace in the sector, so that there is an understanding that We are taking possible steps, responsibly and without prejudice to future,” the minister said.
João Costa recalled “career prospects”, noting that “90% of teachers have already advanced two levels since their careers were unfrozen.”
On the other hand, he noted that “in recent years, it has become possible to return income to all employees, as well as teachers,” while a government official noted that “a few years ago, teachers did not receive Christmas subsidies.” , no vacation subsidy, and with IRS surcharges,” however, the issues were resolved.
“All this has been eliminated, so we continue to work in anticipation, in fact, of that appeasement,” he concluded.
The President of the Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, unveiled on Monday a government diploma for the recruitment of teachers, which, according to Education Minister Joao Costa, allows the recruitment of more than 10,000 teachers.
Under the new regime, teachers will be able to sign a contract when they have accumulated the equivalent of three years of service, an amendment that the overseeing minister says would halve insecurity in the teaching profession.