Teachers in Francophone education are protesting against government measures, including unpaid overtime and the revision of school curricula.

Teachers in Francophone education went on strike on November 10, protesting the measures adopted by the government of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation. Among these is the obligation for high school teachers to work two unpaid overtime hours, raising concerns about the quality of education and job stability. Teachers, such as Jérémy Bléret, emphasize that most educators already work 40 hours a week and that the measures will lead to job losses for 1,000-1,500 teachers, generating savings of approximately 100 million euros.

The Minister of Education, Valérie Glatigny, tried to calm the spirits, stating that over 2,000 full-time positions are opened annually in secondary education. Additionally, the government has decided to revise the common core curriculum, allowing optional courses, which, according to unions, contradicts the goal of providing uniform education. The unions also criticize plans to replace the current tenure system with indefinite contracts, believing that these will generate additional costs for the government. Glatigny argues that these changes will stabilize young teachers.