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Lithuanian teachers' union schedules nationwide strike over pay dispute

Nationwide · pinned on Vilnius, Lithuania · since Nov 16, 2026

Is it still on?

SOONAnnounced for Nov 16. Not started yet.

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The Tea in three lines

Why they are protesting
Teachers are dissatisfied with the government's proposed 7.56% pay increase, arguing it fails to keep pace with the national average wage growth.
What they want
A 10% increase in teachers' salary coefficients to ensure measurable and meaningful growth in take-home pay.
What changed
Nov 6: The Lithuanian Education Workers’ Trade Union announced a nationwide strike set for November 16 if negotiations remain unresolved.
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Both sides

What protesters want

  • 10% increase in teachers' salary coefficients

Organised by: Lithuanian Education Workers’ Trade Union (LŠDPS)

What authorities say

Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius has requested that the Ministry of Education, Science and Sports continue negotiations with social partners to find a solution.2

The full story

The Lithuanian Education Workers’ Trade Union (LŠDPS) has announced a nationwide strike scheduled to begin on November 16. The union is protesting the Education, Science and Sports Ministry's proposal for a 7.56% salary increase, which they argue is insufficient and fails to prevent their wages from falling further behind the national average. LŠDPS Chairman Andrius Navickas stated that teachers prefer dialogue but feel ignored by the current government process. The union has engaged with the Prime Minister and the Speaker of the Seimas to seek a resolution. The strike will be called off if an agreement meeting the union's interests is reached before the start date. The government has not yet provided a final response to the strike threat, though the Prime Minister has requested further talks.

Timeline

  1. The LŠDPS announced a nationwide strike scheduled for November 16 due to the ongoing pay dispute.12

  2. Union representatives met with the Speaker of the Seimas to request assistance in reaching an agreement.2

  3. The union met with the Minister of Education, Science and Sports to discuss projected salary increases.2

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