Feb 8, 2015
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Over 1,500 public school teachers have turned in their resignations from examination boards in a protest against education cuts.
Over 1,500 public school teachers have turned in their resignations from examination boards in a protest against education cuts. New policy came into effect that aims to cut costs by reducing teachers’ salaries in examination periods, when they do not have to teach regular classes. Education minister Meisch has refused the resignations.
English: http://www.wort.lu/en/politics/salary-cuts-dispute-meisch-refuses-examination ...
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