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AKEL Bill – Ends the Injustice of Long-Term Teachers, Today in the House Education Committee

Published March 11, 2026, 09:01
AKEL Bill – Ends the Injustice of Long-Term Teachers, Today in the House Education Committee

AKEL has submitted a bill to address the injustice faced by long-term teachers by securing their employment in the event of redundancy. The proposal will be discussed today in the House Education Committee and provides for an amendment to the relevant law to prohibit the termination of employment of these teachers. The delay in examining the proposal has caused reactions, despite the reduction in the number of long-term teachers due to the increase in permanent positions. The Progressive Movement of Teachers and Nursery School Teachers calls on all parties to support the proposal, emphasizing that securing the employment of teachers is a matter of justice and dignity. The proposal has been submitted since 2021, but its examination has been delayed. At the same time, the Committee will also discuss the criteria for evaluating teachers, with OELMEK emphasizing the importance of fair and objective evaluation to improve the quality of education.