/ world today news/ The “Education” trade union at the KT “Support” declares that the requested money for education in the 2013 budget categorically does not correspond to the sum of 60 million, offered very persistently by Minister Simeon Dyankov.
The teachers’ unions and the employers’ organizations are demanding a 15% increase in the uniform expenditure standards, and for this alone an amount of over BGN 200 million is needed.
The “Education” union will defend by all legal means an increase in teachers’ salaries, because this is vital for the “impoverished” working in the “Education” sector. 60 million is grossly insufficient. It is clear that this money will not only go to salaries, but part of it will compensate for the increased maintenance of the system. It is indisputable that with only 60 million, many innovations started by MOMN and the unions will fail, and will become a recommendation to the 2014 budget,” the trade unionists report.
For the expected reforms in education by the Bulgarian society, the amount of only 60 million is not what was requested, it is not sufficient and will deepen the process of outflow from the profession of many good Bulgarian teachers.
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1. Could you provide more context on the recent developments related to the education budget for 2013? What has been proposed by the Ministry of Finance and what are the demands being made by the teachers’ unions and employers’ organizations?
2. What specific factors are driving the need for a 15% increase in expenditure standards for education according to the unions and employers’ organizations? How does the current budget proposal fall short in meeting these needs?
3. How do you assess the Minister of Finance’s statement on the proposed budget allotment for education? Do you believe the amount offered is adequate or does it fall short of expectations?
4. What are the potential consequences of a limited budget for education on teachers’ salaries and the overall quality of education in the country? Do you anticipate any negative effects on innovations and reforms within the sector?
5. What measures can be taken to address the issues raised by the “Education” union regarding the budgetary constraints and the need for salary increases for teachers? What role can policymakers and other stakeholders play in this regard?
