Gyeonggi Office of Education and Gyeonggi Teachers' Association Reach 'Agreement' on 39 Items Including Enhancing Teacher Expertise

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] The Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education held a negotiation and consultation signing ceremony with the Gyeonggi Teachers' Association on the 22nd. The signing ceremony was attended by Lee Jae-jung, Superintendent of Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education, Joo Hoon-ji, President of the Gyeonggi Teachers' Association, and representatives from both sides.

At the signing ceremony, the two organizations agreed on ▲ 8 items regarding improvement of teacher personnel and appointment systems ▲ 7 items regarding improvement of teacher welfare and working conditions ▲ 5 items regarding protection of teachers' rights and enhancement of teacher professionalism ▲ 14 items regarding improvement of the educational environment.

The Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education had earlier received a total of 44 demands in 31 articles from the Gyeonggi Teachers' Association on June 29, and after practical negotiations and consultations, prepared an agreement consisting of 39 articles in 28 clauses, including the preamble and supplementary provisions.

Lee Jae-jung, Superintendent of Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education, stated, "I expect that the smooth conclusion of negotiations and consultations between the Gyeonggi Teachers' Association and the Office of Education will serve as an opportunity to improve teachers' working conditions in schools and enhance their professionalism," and promised, "Going forward, the Gyeonggi Teachers' Association and the Office of Education will continue to communicate and cooperate, leading to further development of Gyeonggi education."

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