Education support workers in Cyprus have ended their ten-day strike following a decision taken at an extraordinary meeting of their trade unions on Wednesday.
In a joint statement, Oekdy-SEK and Pasey-PEO stressed that the decision to suspend the strike did not mean they were withdrawing their demands.
The unions warned that further industrial action could follow if no substantial progress is made in the coming period.
Summer pay and vacant posts remain key demands
The workers are seeking guaranteed income during the summer months, including back payments for summer 2026. Their aim is to ensure that employees on indefinite-term contracts continue to receive wages and benefits during this period.
They are also calling for recruitment procedures to be completed urgently to fill vacant positions and address the unemployment affecting long-serving staff.
Unions seek meeting with President
The unions said they were awaiting a meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides to discuss their demands and secure a political decision.
They also called on the ministries of Education, Labour and Finance to arrange a joint meeting in an effort to reach an agreement.
Workers will now return to their duties, but the unions said they would reassess their position if discussions failed to produce results.
They thanked the staff who took part in the strike, as well as students, adult learners and their families, for their support and understanding.
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