Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk met with teachers on October 27 at a high school in Legionowo, pledging new regulations and support for the profession.
Tusk Meets Teachers in Legionowo
On Monday, October 27, Prime Minister Donald Tusk held a meeting with teachers at the Maria Konopnicka High School in Legionowo, acknowledging concerns about overtime hours.
Government to Draft New Teacher Regulations
Tusk said the government would prepare new rules for teachers, returning the issue to the parliamentary club or coalition clubs to expedite the legislative process.
Prime Minister Guarantees Support for Teachers
He emphasized that the right side lies with teachers, urging lawmakers to use maximum goodwill and energy to resolve the matter quickly, and assured teachers that government backing is assured.
Amendment to Teacher’s Card Sparks Backlash
The proposed amendment to the Teacher’s Card allows staff to receive payment if they replace an unserved lesson with other duties assigned by the director; teachers argue that financial impact on colleagues working overtime will be negative.
