# Paraguay teacher union labor dispute

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/paraguay-teacher-union-labor-dispute
> Updated: 2026-09-15T16:31:22.000Z. Sources: 21. Developments: 2.

Paraguayan teacher unions have become divided following a partial agreement with the government regarding salary increases. Six unions, including FEP, APE, ADP, EA, ADER, and ADOFEP, accepted a proposal for a 5% total wage increase, to be implemented in two stages: 3.4% in January and 1.6% in July. This decision has led these groups to suspend planned strike actions.

Conversely, four other unions—OTEP-SN, OTEP-A, UNE, and MAS-MP-SN—rejected the offer, maintaining a demand for an 8% increase. These organizations have confirmed a national strike for September 17 and 18, warning that protests could extend through September 22 and 23 if no alternative is presented.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-15: Paraguay teacher unions split over 5% salary agreement

Paraguayan teacher unions are split after six groups accepted a 5% staggered salary increase, while four unions rejected the offer and proceeded with a national strike for September 17-18.

19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/government-officials-navigate-labor-and-social-policy-challenges-in-chile-and-peru

### 2026-09-09: Galicia subsidized education teachers strike on first day of school

Teachers in Galicia's subsidized education sector launched a strike on the first day of school, with over 60% participation protesting salary and labor conditions.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/galicia-subsidized-education-teachers-strike-on-first-day-of-school

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