# Alytus municipal labor and youth governance issues > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/alytus-municipal-labor-and-youth-governance-issues > Updated: 2026-09-02T11:59:58.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. In Alytus, Lithuania, the Lithuanian Education Workers' Trade Union (LŠDPS) has threatened a potential strike on November 12. The union claims that collective bargaining with the city municipality has stalled, noting that negotiations initiated in February did not see their first meeting until July. The LŠDPS has accused Mayor Nerijus Cesiulis of failing to meet legal requirements and ignoring concerns regarding working conditions and teacher safety. The Alytus City Municipality responded by stating it only learned of the potential strike through media reports, expressing regret that the union is using methods that “could negatively impact children.” Separately, members of the Alytus City Municipality Student Council met with Mayor Cesiulis to discuss youth engagement and upcoming initiatives, such as the Autumn Forum and a conference for student councils. The meeting focused on youth needs, public transport improvements, and maintaining dialogue between the municipality and local students. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-02: Alytus student council members meet with municipality leaders Alytus City Municipality student council members met with Mayor Nerijus Cesiulis to discuss youth initiatives, including the upcoming Autumn Forum for over 320 student representatives from across Lithuania. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alytus-student-council-members-meet-with-municipal-officials ### 2026-08-26: Alytus teachers threaten strike over stalled negotiations Teachers in Alytus, Lithuania, may strike on November 12 following stalled collective bargaining and allegations that Mayor Nerijus Cesiulis is ignoring safety concerns and legal protocols. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alytus-teachers-threaten-strike-over-stalled-negotiations --- Cite as: Alytus municipal labor and youth governance issues. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/alytus-municipal-labor-and-youth-governance-issues