Israeli Teachers' Union Chief Threatens School Year Delay Over Unpaid War Cancellation Day
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Ran Erez, head of the Israeli Teachers' Union, demands payment for a canceled school day during a recent military operation or threatens to delay the school year's start, criticizing Education Minister Yoav Kisch for neglecting teachers' concerns.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Teachers demand pay for a school day canceled during recent military operations against Iran.
- Ran Erez threatens not to open the next school year without this payment.
- Teachers worked remotely via Zoom despite the official cancellation.
- Erez sharply criticizes Education Minister Yoav Kisch for failing to support teachers.
- A resolution is hoped for by September to prevent school disruptions.
Ran Erez, chairman of the Israeli Teachers' Union, has threatened to delay the start of the upcoming school year unless teachers receive payment for a school day canceled by the Home Front Command during the recent operation against Iran. Erez emphasized that teachers continued to work and conduct lessons via Zoom on the day when in-person classes were officially canceled. He sharply criticized Education Minister Yoav Kisch, accusing him of failing in his duties, shirking responsibility, and showing disregard for teachers. Erez expressed hope that a resolution would be reached by September to avoid disruption to the school calendar.
