The Lithuanian education union, LŠDPS, has raised concerns regarding the dismissal of Meilė Platūkienė, a teacher at A. Ramanausko-Vanago gymnasium, alleging that her termination was unlawful and disregarded the legal protections in place for workers' representatives. The union emphasizes that under the national collective agreement signed by the education ministry, any dismissal of union representatives must be done in accordance with specific protocols, requiring consent from the active union at the institution level.

In their address to I. Ruginienė, the head of the Ministry of Education, Science, and Sports, LŠDPS referred to a section in the national collective agreement which explicitly states that members of trade union governing bodies cannot be dismissed at the employer's initiative without prior consent from the respective trade union. This legal framework was reinforced in an agreement signed in March 2022, which outlines the rights and protections afforded to union representatives within the education sector in Lithuania.

The implications of this situation extend beyond the individual case of Platūkienė; it highlights the broader issues surrounding labor rights and union protections within the Lithuanian education system. The union's intervention represents a critical challenge to ensure compliance with established labor laws, advocating for the rights of educators while fostering a collaborative relationship with the education authorities to address violations of workers’ rights.