According to the Ministry of Education and Science, Thursday's warning strike had been planned at 67 educational establishments. Meanwhile, the Lithuanian Education Employees' Trade Union had estimated that at least 100 establishments would be involved.
Just like on Tuesday, on Thursday teachers also demanded higher wages, smaller classes and groups and a larger compensation fund for retiring teachers, Andrius Navickas, the trade union leader, said.
The ministry says wages of lowest-earning teachers will be increased by 7% next year, after they rose by 10% this year. Young new teachers will see their wages rise by 5%, and wages for the remaining teachers will increase by 3%.
The retirement fund will be increased by EUR 1.5 million next year.
Despite the planned increases, teachers' trade unions say they are not sufficient.
