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Slovak teachers threaten to strike over low pay

By AP  | September 13, 2011

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Several thousands Slovak teachers are rallying in the capital Bratislava to protest low salaries.

The protesters from all parts of the country have gathered at a downtown square near the government building for their noisy protest.

They say their salaries are much lower than those of their colleagues in other EU countries.

The Education Ministry said a total of 53 schools across the country remained closed Tuesday.

Ministry spokeswoman Miriam Ziakova said education is a priority for the government, and teachers have been promised an increase in salaries up to 7 percent next year.

The protesters want a 30-percent increase this year and threaten to strike if their demands are not met.

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