Thousands of teachers are expected to attend another national demonstration this Saturday in Lisbon. FENPROF believes this could be one of the biggest protests ever.
Fenprof general secretary Mario Nogueira admits that this protest could reach the level of 2008, when more than 100,000 teachers took to the streets.
Since December 9, teachers have been fighting for their rights and for the rights of teaching. The grievances are mainly related to promotions, career restoration, hiring and placement of teachers, and reduced working hours.
Teachers are also being asked to review the recruitment and placement model for teachers, as well as reduce working hours and assign tasks consistent with 35 hours per week.
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Updated February 11, 2023 | 17:36
Teachers from all over the country guarantee “the fight will go on”
“Teachers are fighting in schools and on the streets”, “we are not stopping” and “the fight will continue” are the most resounding words this afternoon on Avenida da Liberdade in Lisbon, where thousands of teachers from all over the country have gathered. marching in protest.
Among the list of claims is an experience corresponding to more than six years, in which career growth was frozen.
“Respect”: the slogan of thousands of teachers protesting in Lisbon
Thousands of teachers began walking down Lisbon’s Avenida da Liberdade towards Terreiro do Paco around 3:20 pm demanding “respect” in a march led by Fenprof General Secretary Mario Nogueira.
“Respect teachers. Appreciate the profession” is the opening motto of the march, which, according to Fenprof, will be attended by about 100,000 teachers.
Moreover, the word “respect” is most often read on the banners, posters and T-shirts that the demonstrators bring.
The demonstration is organized by the National Federation of Teachers (Fenprof), but also includes the National Federation of Education (FNE) and seven other trade union organizations, as well as the Association of Armed Forces Officers and representatives of the PSP.
Drone footage shows a demonstration with thousands of teachers in Lisbon
This Saturday teachers demonstrate the best conditions for school and profession.
Mario Nogueira: “It’s time for teachers to say enough is enough!”
Fenprof general secretary Mario Nogueira said this Saturday that “it’s time for teachers to say ‘Enough!’
Moments before the start of the Marquis de Pombal’s march on Terreiro do Paço, Mario Nogueira emphasizes that teachers don’t want to be privileged, they want respect.
“The problem is not fear, but fatigue. Today the teachers are here to say that Lisbon is the capital of teachers.”
The Fenprof leader highlights the lack of political will. “I don’t know what the government is going to do, but if I don’t know how to interpret this human frame, we are unlikely to be on the side of the government towards teachers.”
Thousands of teachers gathered in Lisbon for a nationwide protest demonstration.
Thousands of teachers are starting to gather in Lisbon’s Marquês de Pombal Square for a national demonstration that Fenprof expects to attract more than 100,000 people.
Several buses have already been parked in the Marques de Pombal area, where teachers from all over the country who will participate in the national demonstration are already gathering for the march that will take Avenida da Liberdade and continue to Terreiro do Paco.
“It’s a fight for the school, the country, the students and the parents,” Porto teachers say.
200 buses will depart from the north of the country to Lisbon.
“We need a quality school for everyone,” says teacher Sinesha.
Teachers demand career revision and improvement in the profession.
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The teacher will cycle 420 km to take part in a demonstration in Lisbon.
Teachers from Covilhã on their way to Lisbon
Teachers from Covilhã are already on their way to Lisbon. Eight buses and 500 teachers left the city.
“We are united by one struggle,” emphasizes one of the teachers, heading to the capital in one of the buses.
Author: morning Post
Source: CM Jornal
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