A mediator has been dispatched to the A. Ramanauskas-Vanagas Gymnasium in Alytus to help the community seek amicable solutions to an ongoing work dispute. The Vice Minister of Education, Jonas Petkevičius, stressed the need for teachers and unions to work together to create safe conditions and respect legal principles. He urged teachers to return promptly to assist students with exam preparations while maintaining a respectful and tolerant environment.

The conflict at the gymnasium has prompted the Ministry of Education, Science and Sports to take swift actions to ensure the well-being and psychological safety of teachers, students, and the broader community. In an effort to address the situation, the National Agency for Education reached out to the State Labour Inspectorate last week, asking for a thorough investigation into the work-related issues at the institution. The ministry aims to resolve individual disputes through legal means, suggesting that they should be addressed in court or by the Labour Disputes Commission.

This initiative highlights the importance of legal frameworks in resolving workplace conflicts in educational institutions and underlines the ministry’s proactive approach to safeguard the educational environment. As educators face various pressures, including preparing students for important exams, the resolution efforts seek to foster collaboration and minimize disruption while ensuring that justice is served through appropriate legal channels.