Wednesday, August 24, 2016 Teachers to strike after wage negotiations failTeachers’ unions will strike today after they were unable to come to an agreement over wage hikes with negotiators. Seven largest education unions stage mass walkoutThe seven largest teachers’ unions in Argentina will stage a mass walkout today as part of a general strike, after the government failed to reach an agreement with union representatives during wage negotiations. Yesteday, the government appeared to be ready to brace for the strike, dismissing the possibility of last-minute negotiations with unions. “There will be no reopening of negotiations,” Education Minister Estebán Bullrich said during a radio interview. “In some cases, such as in basic infrastructure and school supplies, it’s down by as much as nine percent,” they added.

Source: Bueno Aires Herald August 24, 2016 03:22 UTC