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الكتائب اللبنانية
Over 5,000 retired teachers seek justice
The issue of teachers' and retirees' rights in private schools has once again come to the forefront in Lebanon, following the Parliament's approval of a treasury advance law worth 200 billion Lebanese pounds. This amount is a part of the 650 billion pounds approved by law in 2023 to support the Education Compensation Fund. However, delays in implementing this measure have negatively impacted the value of these amounts due to the Lebanese pound's deterioration and rising inflation, leading to a decline in the value of retirement benefits. Over 5,000 retired teachers are waiting for improvements in their living conditions, as retirees in the private sector face harsher situations compared to their counterparts in the public sector, who receive retirement salaries approximately 18 times their basic wages, while private sector retirees receive only nine times. The fund also faces challenges in collecting contributions from schools, as there is a significant disparity in compliance. A new system needs to be implemented that links obtaining clearance certificates to the settlement of dues, ensuring teachers' rights and safeguarding the sustainability of the fund.
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