Libya’s teachers remain on strike as the Tripoli Teachers’ Union presses for a resolution to longstanding disputes over salary scales, demanding fair compensation aligned with their professional responsibilities. The walkout, now extended, highlights deep-seated tensions between educators and the government over wages that have reportedly fallen behind inflation and regional benchmarks. With classrooms left disrupted and students affected, the union insists negotiations must address systemic pay inequities before any return to normal teaching schedules. The stalemate underscores broader challenges in Libya’s education sector, where funding and labor disputes continue to strain public services.
Tripoli Teachers’ Union continues strike over salary scale The Libya Observer
