Polish teachers push for wage hike after government offers 3% raise

The Polish Ministry of Education, led by Barbara Nowacka, sought a salary increase of more than 10% for teachers, but the cabinet approved a uniform 3% raise for all public sector employees. The Polish Teachers' Union (ZNP) has announced a protest in Warsaw, criticizing the decision as insufficient and calling for a higher base salary.

Meanwhile, the ministry is developing a permanent mechanism that would link teachers' salaries to economic indicators, a proposal that differs from the citizen‑initiated bill which ties pay to the average national wage. The citizen bill is stalled in a parliamentary sub‑committee, despite support from major teachers' unions. Union leaders stress that without embedding the new mechanism in the 2027 budget, any changes would lack funding.

Both articles highlight the ongoing dispute over teacher pay reforms, the pending legislative steps, and the potential for street demonstrations.