Representatives of education trade unions and the government have signed an agreement over consulting and coordination of positions on topical issues related to education. As a result of the agreement salaries are expected to be lifted. Negotiations took a year and a half. The responsible minister expects that the agreement will also allow preserving 150 small schools.
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