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Israeli Teachers' Union Head Threatens School Strike Over Unpaid Day Amid Iran Attack Dispute

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First reported by Kan News · Jul 8, 2026

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Ran Erez, head of Israel's secondary teachers union, threatens a strike over unpaid wages for a day canceled due to Iranian attacks, criticizing government ministers. The Education Ministry blames the Finance Ministry for pay cuts and condemns Erez's tactics, warning of legal action against strikes.

01Ran Erez threatens school strike over unpaid June 8 day canceled for Iran missile attacks.
02Erez says teachers worked remotely and should not lose pay for that day.
03He criticizes Education Minister Yoav Kisch and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich for poor handling.
04Finance Ministry ordered pay cuts for teachers not holding physical classes that day.
05Education Ministry supports teachers, blames Finance Ministry, and condemns Erez's threats.
06Ministry warns any strike will face immediate legal injunction due to binding wage agreement.

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