Strike at school: what mobilizations on March 9?

THE two days of strike on March 7 and 8 do not seem to have discouraged opponents of the pension reform. In the Senate, the debates continue on the text of the law while the senators voted to adopt article 7 on raising the legal retirement age to 64 years. Despite this vote, “it does not change anything in the determination and mobilization”said Philippe Martinez, leader of the CGT, in the program “4 Vérités” on France 2. The youth proves it this Thursday, March 9 sincea student strike is organized everywhere in France to emphasize student precariousness and the reform of student grants. For the continuation ofa movement, two more days of action are provided for by the intersyndicale at the national level: next March 11 and 15. Will National Education personnel be mobilized?

How are young people mobilizing this Thursday, March 9?

For this new mobilization day, which is also rooted in the movement against pension reform, the youth have planned several actions to make their demands heard. This Thursday morning, groups of high school and college students block entrances to some universities and high schools. Demonstrations and speeches are also organized in several cities in France, including Paris. Moreover, the call for high school blockades continues for Thursday March 9 and Friday March 10said the Mouvement national lycéen union in a tweet published on February 18.

What are the dates of the next school strikes in March?

Regarding future mobilizations in March, theNational Education should take part in the actions planned by the intersyndicale THE Saturday March 11 and Wednesday March 15. For now, some teacher unions have already relayed the call for mobilization and strike, such as the SNUEP-FSU union or SUD Education. Disturbances could therefore occur in the schools and school services, as was the case in previous movements. In his joint statementthe unions also composed of student organizations call “to a new interprofessional mobilization this Saturday, March 11 then from next week, to a day of demonstrations and strikes, the day of the joint joint commission. (…) She calls on the entire population to continue the mobilization and actions, even more massively to say no to this unjust and brutal reform. The SUD Education Paris union has already announced “extend the strike by organizing tours and rallies.”

Why are teachers opposed to pension reform?

In National Education, opponents of pension reform are numerous. The teachers are against the government’s plan which they consider “unfair” and which provides, among other things, for the reduction of the legal retirement age to 64 and the extension of the contribution period. Most also claim a upgrading of the teaching profession which must pass over working conditions, the training of future teachers and the remuneration of staff. “In the schools, the deep anger felt about the pension reform is fueled by other ministerial decisions that are undermining the School and its staff. more than 4000 class closures announcedthe ‘work more to earn more’ of the ‘teacher pact’ but also a salary increase that will not be up to par”says the SNUipp-FSU press release, published on February 23.

Is a minimum reception service provided for in schools on strike?

The minimum reception service is compulsory in the event of a strike in certain schools and under certain conditions. Primary schools (primary and elementary schools) are required to provide a minimum reception service for all their pupils, when there is more than 25% of teachers declared on strike. On the other hand, colleges or high schools are not subject to this obligation. The same applies to crèches and after-school care in the structures.

Can a student be refused entry to school if there is a strike?

In the first degree, even if there is a planned strike in a school, under no circumstances can a pupil be refused school. “A pupil in primary school (nursery or elementary) must be welcomed during class time, even if his teacher or mistress is absent. This reception service is free. It is provided differently at public school and at private school under contract”indicates the site of the Public Service, according to the law in force since 2008.

What if my child’s school or class is completely closed?

Primary schools (nursery and elementary) are affected by the minimum reception service in the event of a strike (if more than 25% of teachers are absent). This is not the case for colleges and high schools, as well as in nurseries or even for after-school care. In cases where there is no childcare service in place, the parents of students must on their side find a solution to have their children looked after. Without a solution, some parents sometimes have to take a day off or telecommute.

How does the right to strike work in National Education?

The right to strike in National Education responds to a few obligations. In the first degree, school teachers must declare their intention to go on strike in advance, at least 48 hours before the movement, respecting one working day. It is therefore not possible to declare oneself a striker on Friday if the strike takes place on Monday. If the teacher does not inform his management, he incurs a disciplinary sanction, indicates the ministry’s website.

In colleges and high schools, if a notice has already been given by a union, teachers are not obliged to declare themselves to be on strike in advance. It is up to the management of the establishment to carry out a census of the strikers and to inform the pupils and their families of them in advance. In fact, some teachers also use interactive platforms with students and families to announce their participation or not a few hours before the start of classes. Advice: do not hesitate to contact the school management a few days before or the day before to find out the details of the mobilization to come.