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Clément Carré, a biology professor, informs his students that he is not holding class and joins a few colleagues

In the rain, but in song, teachers join high-school and university students in the streets on Tuesday for a new day of mobilization.

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Key facts

  • Wages remain at the heart of the dispute. At the close of a social conference held on Monday at Matignon, the government is announcing a 1.6%…
  • In the rain, but singing, teachers are joining high-school and university students in the street on Tuesday for another day of mobilization.
  • According to the Ministry of Education, 1.6% of teachers are on strike this Tuesday morning, mainly in secondary education.

Wages remain at the heart of the dispute. At the close of a social conference held on Monday at Matignon, the government is announcing a 1.6% increase in the minimum wage (SMIC), which would bring it to 1,502 euros net per month from December 1.

In the rain, but singing, teachers are joining high-school and university students in the street on Tuesday for another day of mobilization.

According to the Ministry of Education, 1.6% of teachers are on strike this Tuesday morning, mainly in secondary education.

The CGT is demanding an overall 10% increase in wages and the minimum wage, or about 150 euros more.

Meanwhile, the high-school mobilization continues. The question of budgetary resources remains at the heart of the tensions.

While the blockades remain"residual,"the ministers consider that they cause"harm"to pupils and students.

In the discussion on resources, it is argued that the downward trend in pupil numbers should be used to fund other priorities, such as teachers' pay. There is also talk of fighting to secure pay rises for mid-career staff.

Dig deeper

Who is Clément Carré?

A biology professor, he told his students he would not hold class in order to join colleagues in the mobilization.

What is Matignon?

The prime minister’s official seat, where the social conference on wages was held on Monday.

What is the SMIC?

France’s statutory minimum wage, at the heart of the dispute: the government is announcing a 1.6% increase, while the CGT is demanding 10%.

What is the CGT?

A trade union calling for an across-the-board rise in wages and in the SMIC of about 150 euros.

What is secondary education?

Middle schools and high schools, where most of the teachers on strike this Tuesday morning are concentrated.

What is at stake beyond the SMIC?

Budget resources, teachers’ pay and possible mid-career pay rises, as the number of pupils falls.

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