Over 3,000 teachers and families protest in Sagunt for public education

The Camp de Morvedre educational community demands solutions after 14 days of teacher strike, warning the conflict could escalate.

Generic image of a large protest with banners and traditional music.
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Generic image of a large protest with banners and traditional music.

More than 3,000 teachers and families gathered today in Port de Sagunt to defend public education, on the 14th day of the teacher strike, warning that the conflict could escalate.

Hundreds of voices chanted slogans such as "Consellera resign!", "Quality public education in Valencian" or "No to education cuts" during the demonstration held this afternoon in Port de Sagunt. The protest, called by unions, brought together over 3,000 people in defense of public education amidst a teacher strike that has now lasted 14 days.
The rally started from Triángulo Umbral and proceeded with banners, accompanied by a traditional music group from the region and a 'Manifa 'Band del Camp de Morvedre' composed of striking teachers. Families, teachers, students, and workers supported the mobilization, which began at 6:45 PM and ended after 8 PM with a performance about the "death of public education" by students from IES Clot del Moro and CEIP Domínguez Roca de Petrés.
Unions expressed their "indignation and rage" towards the regional government for its "negligent attitude" in negotiations, accusing it of trying to wear down education sector workers. "We demand immediate solutions and that the conflict not be prolonged further," they stated.
They recalled that the strike, entering its third week tomorrow, has paralyzed the educational system, with participation rates not dropping below 40% in the region and exceeding 60% on days of unified demonstrations. Furthermore, they pointed out that striking teachers face daily deductions of between €110 and €200, accumulating average losses of €1,500 to €2,000 per person.
Despite the financial difficulties, unions assert that teacher morale remains high and warn that "the conflict could escalate with new actions of struggle."