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Nationwide Teachers’ Strike Begins, Medical Doctors To Follow
A nationwide teachers’ strike began on October 29, affecting nine schools throughout the country. The work stoppage ensued following the unsuccessful negotiation between teachers and municipalities. In conversation with Vísir, Association for Primary School Teachers chairperson Mjöll Matthíasdóttir called for increasing primary…
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Teachers’ Strike Deemed Legitimate
A national teachers’ strike was deemed lawful and legitimate by the Icelandic Labour Court (Félagsdómur), as reported by Vísir on October 23. Earlier in the month, the Teacher’s Union (KÍ) entered negotiations with the Confederation of Icelandic Municipalities (SÍS). One of KÍ’s…