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Moldovan teachers protest for better pay

Moldovan teachers are set to protest outside the Parliament in Chisinau tomorrow, demanding substantial salary increases.

They are dissatisfied with the proposed salary adjustments in the 2025 budget, which they believe are insufficient to address the rising cost of living.

Educators from the Constantin Stere Theoretical Lyceum in Soroca highlight the stark disparity between their efforts and their compensation. "Our current salaries are barely enough to cover basic needs," said Larisa Ungureanu, the union president. "With soaring inflation, we struggle to pay utility bills and afford essential expenses like food and clothing."

The situation has been exacerbated by recent school optimizations and increased class sizes. "Our classes are overcrowded, and the workload is immense," Ungureanu added. "Considering the effort we put in, our salaries are simply inadequate."

Physics teacher Victor Ciuvaga echoed these sentiments, stating, "Governments have consistently promised to align teachers' salaries with the national average, but this promise remains unfulfilled. Our meager salaries cannot ensure a decent standard of living."

Ciuvaga emphasized the need for competitive salaries to attract and retain qualified educators. "A well-compensated teaching profession is essential for a quality education system," he said.

Teachers also advocate for prioritizing salary increases for auxiliary staff and primary school teachers, who often receive lower wages.

The Ministry of Education has proposed salary increases for teachers with higher academic degrees and managerial positions, ranging from 12 to 15%. However, these increases are seen as insufficient by many educators.

As the protest looms, teachers remain resolute in their demands for fair compensation and improved working conditions.

Translation by Iurie Tataru

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