The agreement, which has sparked debate, was reached after nearly a year of negotiations with the Educational Administration. A primary concern was the initial refusal of the Ministry of Education to cover the surplus cost of the replacement teacher, which accounts for 25% of the working day.
However, the final text includes a significant clarification: although not generally, the situation of each educational center requesting the assumption of said cost will be studied. This modification was crucial for the agreement's approval.
“"What truly justifies the heads of ECM's subsidized centers being where they are, adopting such a controversial partial retirement plan, is not the text of the agreement itself, but the support of our school and its centers for a teaching staff that is the soul of the schools and deserves all support and reinforcement."
The decision to sign the agreement, which had been rejected on three previous occasions, was made by a narrow vote. The main motivation behind this signing is the centers' commitment to their teaching staff, seeking to improve their working conditions and facilitate faculty renewal.
This agreement is part of a broader roadmap for the dignification and support of teachers, which includes other issues such as salaries, support, teaching career development, authority, and coexistence, all addressed through ongoing dialogue with unions and the Administration.
