Teaching unions Archives

Teaching unions keep up the pressure over university openings for private school students

Lizzy IoannidouSeptember 2, 2019

By Lizzy IoannidouSeptember 2, 20190298

Teaching unions on Monday called for an ‘end to arbitrary actions’ by the two state universities that recently said they would invite private school graduates...

Cyprus

State school teachers outraged over university move to accept private school students

Andria KadesAugust 22, 2019

By Andria KadesAugust 22, 201902916

Teaching unions were in uproar on Thursday over a decision allowing private school graduates to obtain a place in state universities Tepak and the University...

Cyprus

‘Education minister has devalued meaning of dialogue’

Evie AndreouAugust 21, 2018August 22, 2018

By Evie AndreouAugust 21, 2018August 22, 2018053

Main opposition Akel on Tuesday requested an extraordinary meeting of the House education committee to discuss the crisis caused by the row between the government...

Cyprus

Teaching unions agree to meet minister

Staff ReporterAugust 19, 2018

By Staff ReporterAugust 19, 2018031

Teaching unions on Sunday asked Education Minister, Costas Hambiaouris, to delay their meeting next week a few days to give them time to study the...

Education

Unions demand dialogue over changes to teaching hours

Annette ChrysostomouJuly 9, 2018July 9, 2018

By Annette ChrysostomouJuly 9, 2018July 9, 201813 34

Schools will not open in September with the ministry of education in charge if there is no comprehensive dialogue on changes to teaching hours, the...