The Polish Ministry of National Education proposed a compensation package for teachers' overtime hours worked during school trips during a meeting with trade union representatives.
On Monday, March 9, a working group meeting focused on teachers' salaries was held at the Ministry of National Education (MEN) in Poland. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Minister Paulina Piechna-WiΔckiewicz and included representatives from trade unions as well as local government units, highlighting the collaborative approach to addressing teachers' compensation issues. The discussion centered around the challenges that teachers face, especially regarding their workloads during school excursions.
During the meeting, the Polish Teachers' Union (ZNP) informed that MEN proposed introducing a compensation scheme for teachers' overtime hours accrued during school trips. This proposal would allow teachers to receive some form of recompense or a fixed allowance, the specifics of which would vary depending on whether the trip was one-day or lasted two to three days. Although this initiative aims to address the additional burdens placed on teachers during extracurricular activities, specific details regarding the compensation rates were not disclosed.
The lack of clarity around the proposed compensation amounts raised concerns among the teachers' representatives. Although the Ministry suggested that the compensation would be a percentage of the teachers' salaries, no concrete figures were provided. This uncertainty indicates an ongoing dialogue about teachers' working conditions and remuneration, illustrating the importance of addressing educational professionals' needs to enhance the overall educational framework in Poland.
