# Angola public teacher national strike suspended

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/angola-public-teacher-national-strike
> Updated: 2026-09-25T08:21:39.000Z. Sources: 22. Developments: 4.

Public school teachers in Angola launched a national strike on September 21, 2026, following failed negotiations between the government and the National Union of Teachers (SINPROF). The strike, which was expected to last until October 15, resulted in widespread school closures in provinces such as Luanda.

While SINPROF had reached agreements on nine specific points, the dispute remained centered on career progression, salary leveling, and the management of academic profiles. Following a round of negotiations on September 22, SINPROF leaders indicated that consensus had been reached on several points, pending a vote by teachers in assemblies.

On September 25, SINPROF announced the suspension of the first phase of the national strike. This decision followed an understanding reached with the Ministry of Education regarding career progression and academic leveling. 

As a result of the agreement, general education classes are scheduled to resume on Monday, September 28. The Secretary of State for Labor and Social Security, Pedro Filipe, announced that the 27,000 teachers involved in this strike phase will receive salary increases beginning in October.

## Claims

- The first phase of the Angolan teacher strike is scheduled to run from September 21 to October 15. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The national teacher strike in Angola has achieved nearly 100% adherence in most provinces. (single source)
- The strike in Angola is driven by disagreements over career progression and academic profile management. (single source)
- SINPROF is willing to suspend the strike if the government provides concrete guarantees regarding teacher demands. (single source)
- The UNITA parliamentary group has called on the Angolan government to resume dialogue with teachers. (single source)
- The Angolan Ministry of Education has instructed public schools to record teacher absences during the strike. (single source)
- The union and the government have reached agreements on nine out of eleven points in the list of demands. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-25: SINPROF suspends national teacher strike in Angola

Angolan teachers have voted to suspend their national strike following negotiations with the government. Classes are set to resume on Monday, with salary increases expected for 27,000 teachers in October.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sinprof-suspends-national-teacher-strike-in-angola

### 2026-09-22: Angola teachers decide whether to end national strike

Angolan teachers are deciding whether to end a national strike following negotiations with the government. The strike has seen over 90% participation, focusing on career progression and salary issues.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/angola-ministry-of-education-calls-for-talks-to-end-teacher-strike

### 2026-09-20: Angola teachers launch national strike over career disputes

Angolan teachers have launched a national strike with nearly 100% adherence, protesting unresolved issues regarding career progression. The first phase of the strike is set to last until October 15.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/teachers-in-minas-gerais-strike-over-collective-bargaining-dispute

### 2026-09-15: PRODEL workers threaten strike over wage dispute in Angola

PRODEL workers in Angola are threatening a strike due to a deadlock in wage negotiations, with employees demanding a 75% raise against a 25% offer from management.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/prodel-workers-threaten-strike-over-wage-dispute-in-angola

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