Government commits to minimum six percent pay rise for teachers

The country’s teachers should see a pay rise next year of at least six percent (but as high as eight depending on personal evaluation); the news was confirmed via twitter by Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka. In his tweet, the prime minister stated that teachers and education were a priority for the government; teachers' unions have been pushing for an increase of at least 10 percent. Besides education, the government is putting special emphasis on the health sector and science, the prime minister added. The draft budget, as outlined, is counting on a deficit of 60 billion crowns next year.

Author: Jan Velinger