Alicante | Teachers Strike Threat

Alicante and Elche infant and first year secondary teachers , on the Costa Blanca , are threatening a month long series of strikes.

Teachers will face a loss of money for taking part in the strikes and by targeting only certain educational levels it will minimise the damage to the education of the children.

Teachers in other parts of Alicante Province have been holding regular meetings to discuss their action over cuts to their wages and also general cuts to the educational system.

One teacher who has taught in Alicante for 35 years and was expecting a 500 euro bonus will be having this halved because of the economic crisis.He has said that he has always given over and above what was expected of him but all of that will now stop and he will work to rule.

Those who do not strike will pay 10% of their salary to help those who do strike.All extra curricular activities will be suspended  and they are considering a 37.5 hour week.