The teachers of EPL last week decided to initiate an indefinite strike, set to begin today, demanding travel allowance payments for teachers and highlighting discriminatory practices against an Angolan colleague.
The representative from the Sindicato de Todos os Profissionais da Educação (S.T.O.P.) indicated that the strike is expected to be officially called off by Friday.
“We did not go on strike today because, in the morning, we were pleasantly surprised to see that the payments were indeed being made as stipulated by law, so there was no longer a reason for a strike,” Sandra Feliciano told Lusa.
The union representative emphasized that EPL teachers “never intended” to strike again, but “unfortunately, the situation wasn’t being resolved, and a little pressure was necessary to settle things favorably.”
Sandra Feliciano mentioned that the teachers are being paid, and any isolated issue should be resolved, emphasizing that “everything is assured.”
“I think from our side, the situation is resolved, for now; if any issue arises, it will be isolated and addressed. Overall, we believe everything is settled,” she highlighted.
The teacher noted that the 130 educators were “waiting to see progress.”
According to Sandra Feliciano, this situation was occurring sporadically in other schools, but now “it seems the situation will be regularized in all schools.”
If the teachers had proceeded with the strike, it would have been the second this year, following a two-day strike in March to demand salary equity and better working conditions.
