Contracted teachers face marginalization as authorities prepare for zero-hour policies

The article discusses the situation of contract teachers in Lebanon, where the Teachers' Union criticized the authorities for lacking interest in their basic demands, especially their rights to tenure, fair wages, and social security. The union explained that a proposed law to secure their rights was rejected in the Parliament due to the stakeholders' unwillingness to enhance the teachers' status, despite the urgent need among teachers in border areas who have lost their schools and jobs. It also noted that the hourly wage for contract teachers is about $8.20, and they have lost a significant portion of its value due to the war, compounded by a lack of necessary funding. The union warned of escalating protests and mobilizations, emphasizing that "the hour of truth is approaching" to achieve teachers' rights.