Strike by Libyan teachers extends as demands for pay reform grow
Libyan public school teachers are striking for a third consecutive week, disrupting classes and demanding a review of the unified pay scale to ensure social justice and decent living conditions amid rising inflation. They also seek outstanding payments, health insurance, and better conditions for contract workers. The government monitors the situation while the General Teachers’ Union calls for concrete action beyond promises.
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Libyan public school teachers are continuing their strike over pay and working conditions, holding demonstrations in Tripoli for the third consecutive week.
The strike has led to school closures and disrupted classes just weeks after the 2026–2027 academic year began. Teachers are demanding a review of the unified pay scale to ensure social justice and decent living conditions amid rising inflation.
Achraf Abou Raoui, spokesperson for the General Union of Teachers of Libya, emphasized the need for an overhaul of the pay scale to benefit public sector workers and the national economy. Teachers also demand outstanding payments under Law Number Four, classroom allowances, benefits for school principals and administrative staff, health insurance for teachers and their families, and improved conditions for contract workers.
The General Teachers’ Union stated that government promises are no longer sufficient, calling for tangible action and concrete measures to resolve the dispute.
The Ministry of Education is monitoring the impact on schools, while the education minister has stressed the importance of protecting students’ rights and ensuring continuity in their studies. Meanwhile, the General Teachers’ Union recently elected Ramadan Mohammed Ramadan Al-Maqtouf as its new president.