OLME: teachers’ work stoppage on Thursday 5 November, 10:00–14:00
The federation calls on teachers to join student rallies. Its announcement does not establish a general school closure.
OLME has called a work stoppage on Thursday 5 November 2026, from 10:00 to 14:00, to facilitate participation in rallies. Notice 263 by Greece’s federation of secondary-school teachers was published on 4 November and is corroborated by ERTnews.
The federation says the stoppage enables teachers to join Thursday’s school and university student rallies. It demands more education funding, staff and infrastructure. Its criticism of government policy represents the federation’s positions and demands.
What pupils and families should know
The verified period is four hours for this particular union action. The notice does not order a general school closure or establish that every teacher will participate. Families should obtain information about their particular school’s timetable from its management.
The original notice specifies no gathering points or rally times for individual cities. No unverified local routes or traffic restrictions are added here. The 5 November stoppage is distinct from other industrial action called for different purposes.
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