# Cyprus Ministry of Education labor dispute > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cyprus-ministry-of-education-labor-dispute > Updated: 2026-09-30T15:42:35.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Workers in the support programs of the Cyprus Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth are demanding the implementation of a 2020 Administrative Court ruling. The workers argue that a previous decision to classify them as self-employed was “incorrect, unjustified, and lacked sufficient investigation.” They are seeking the recognition of their status as salaried employees, retroactive social security rights, and compensation for periods without income spanning from 2013 to 2026. As the dispute continues, educators have scheduled an emergency general assembly to evaluate new data from the Ministry regarding salary compensation. The assembly will determine if labor unions PEO and SEK will proceed with a planned strike. Key grievances include the lack of wages or unemployment benefits during summer months and demands for guaranteed employment within the programs for the upcoming school year. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-30: Cyprus educators hold emergency assembly over strike and salary demands Cyprus educators will hold an emergency assembly on October 2 to evaluate new Ministry data regarding salary demands and decide whether to proceed with a planned strike on Monday. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cyprus-educators-hold-emergency-assembly-over-strike-and-salary-demands ### 2026-09-24: Cyprus Ministry of Education workers demand implementation of court ruling Cyprus Ministry of Education Support Program workers are demanding full implementation of a 2020 court ruling to restore their rights as salaried employees and secure social security for the 2013–2026 period. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cyprus-ministry-of-education-workers-demand-implementation-of-court-ruling --- Cite as: Cyprus Ministry of Education labor dispute. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/cyprus-ministry-of-education-labor-dispute