Spain: Catalan Teachers Strike on Fourth Day, Demanding Labor Improvements

Thousands of teachers took to the streets across Catalonia, including Girona, Sabadell, Mataró, and Granollers, on Thursday, March 19, on the fourth day of a strike as educators demanded better pay, reduced class sizes, and more support staff. A full Catalonia-wide strike was set to follow on Friday, with even greater turnout expected.

Former PM Hasina Sentenced To Death For Crimes Against Humanity - Dhaka

Former PM Hasina Sentenced To Death For Crimes Against Humanity - Dhaka

Dhaka University students raise victory signs and erupt in celebration at the Teachers-Student Centre (TSC) after the International Crimes Tribunal delivers the death sentence to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for crimes against humanity, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on 17 November 2025. A large crowd had gathered earlier in the day to watch a live broadcast of the verdict, arranged by the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU). Students distributed sweets and chanted slogans as they celebrated the tribunal’s ruling. Poto by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

Former PM Hasina Sentenced To Death For Crimes Against Humanity - Dhaka

Former PM Hasina Sentenced To Death For Crimes Against Humanity - Dhaka

Dhaka University students raise victory signs and erupt in celebration at the Teachers-Student Centre (TSC) after the International Crimes Tribunal delivers the death sentence to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for crimes against humanity, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on 17 November 2025. A large crowd had gathered earlier in the day to watch a live broadcast of the verdict, arranged by the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU). Students distributed sweets and chanted slogans as they celebrated the tribunal’s ruling. Poto by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

Former PM Hasina Sentenced To Death For Crimes Against Humanity - Dhaka

Former PM Hasina Sentenced To Death For Crimes Against Humanity - Dhaka

Dhaka University students raise victory signs and erupt in celebration at the Teachers-Student Centre (TSC) after the International Crimes Tribunal delivers the death sentence to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for crimes against humanity, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on 17 November 2025. A large crowd had gathered earlier in the day to watch a live broadcast of the verdict, arranged by the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU). Students distributed sweets and chanted slogans as they celebrated the tribunal’s ruling. Poto by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

Former PM Hasina Sentenced To Death For Crimes Against Humanity - Dhaka

Former PM Hasina Sentenced To Death For Crimes Against Humanity - Dhaka

Dhaka University students gather at the Teachers-Student Centre (TSC) during the International Crimes Tribunal delivers the death sentence to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for crimes against humanity, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on 17 November 2025. A large crowd had gathered earlier in the day to watch a live broadcast of the verdict, arranged by the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU). Students distributed sweets and chanted slogans as they celebrated the tribunal’s ruling. Poto by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Meets Education Delegates - Vatican

Pope Meets Education Delegates - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV leaves at the end of the meeting with teachers and students participating in the Jubilee of the World of Education in St.Peter's Square at the Vatican on October 31, 2025 Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Meets Education Delegates - Vatican

Pope Meets Education Delegates - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV meets teachers and students participating in the Jubilee of the World of Education in St.Peter's Square at the Vatican on October 31, 2025 Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Meets Education Delegates - Vatican

Pope Meets Education Delegates - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV arrives to meet teachers and students participating in the Jubilee of the World of Education in St.Peter's Square at the Vatican on October 31, 2025 Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Meets Education Delegates - Vatican

Pope Meets Education Delegates - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV arrives to meet teachers and students participating in the Jubilee of the World of Education in St.Peter's Square at the Vatican on October 31, 2025 Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Meets Education Delegates - Vatican

Pope Meets Education Delegates - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV arrives to meet teachers and students participating in the Jubilee of the World of Education in St.Peter's Square at the Vatican on October 31, 2025 Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Meets Education Delegates - Vatican

Pope Meets Education Delegates - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV arrives to meet teachers and students participating in the Jubilee of the World of Education in St.Peter's Square at the Vatican on October 31, 2025 Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Meets Education Delegates - Vatican

Pope Meets Education Delegates - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV arrives to meet teachers and students participating in the Jubilee of the World of Education in St.Peter's Square at the Vatican on October 31, 2025 Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Meets Education Delegates - Vatican

Pope Meets Education Delegates - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV arrives to meet teachers and students participating in the Jubilee of the World of Education in St.Peter's Square at the Vatican on October 31, 2025 Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Meets Education Delegates - Vatican

Pope Meets Education Delegates - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV arrives to meet teachers and students participating in the Jubilee of the World of Education in St.Peter's Square at the Vatican on October 31, 2025 Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Meets Education Delegates - Vatican

Pope Meets Education Delegates - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV catches a puppet thrown by the faithful as he arrives to meet teachers and students participating in the Jubilee of the World of Education in St.Peter's Square at the Vatican on October 31, 2025 Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Meets Education Delegates - Vatican

Pope Meets Education Delegates - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV greets a child as he arrives to meet teachers and students participating in the Jubilee of the World of Education in St.Peter's Square at the Vatican on October 31, 2025 Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Meets Education Delegates - Vatican

Pope Meets Education Delegates - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV catches a puppet thrown by the faithful as he arrives to meet teachers and students participating in the Jubilee of the World of Education in St.Peter's Square at the Vatican on October 31, 2025 Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Attacks January November 2015 - Paris

Illustration - Attacks January November 2015 - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (75) 11 TH DISTRICT. PLACE DE LA REPUBLIQUE. OCTOBER 18 SUNDAY, HUNDRED OF TEACHERS GIVE TRIBUTE TO SAMUEL PATY MURDERED FEW DAYS BEFORE IN THE FRONT OF HIS COLLEGE IN CONFLANS-SAINTE-HONORINE. Photo by Serge Attal/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis meets with Catholic Union of Teachers - Vatican

Pope Francis meets with Catholic Union of Teachers - Vatican

Pope Francis meets in audience in Paul VI Hall with Catholic Union of Teachers, Managers, Educators, Trainers - Italian Association of Catholic Teachers - Catholic Schools Parents Association, on January 4, 2024, in Vatican. Photo by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis meets with Catholic Union of Teachers - Vatican

Pope Francis meets with Catholic Union of Teachers - Vatican

Pope Francis meets in audience in Paul VI Hall with Catholic Union of Teachers, Managers, Educators, Trainers - Italian Association of Catholic Teachers - Catholic Schools Parents Association, on January 4, 2024, in Vatican. Photo by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis meets with Catholic Union of Teachers - Vatican

Pope Francis meets with Catholic Union of Teachers - Vatican

Pope Francis meets in audience in Paul VI Hall with Catholic Union of Teachers, Managers, Educators, Trainers - Italian Association of Catholic Teachers - Catholic Schools Parents Association, on January 4, 2024, in Vatican. Photo by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis meets with Catholic Union of Teachers - Vatican

Pope Francis meets with Catholic Union of Teachers - Vatican

Pope Francis meets in audience in Paul VI Hall with Catholic Union of Teachers, Managers, Educators, Trainers - Italian Association of Catholic Teachers - Catholic Schools Parents Association, on January 4, 2024, in Vatican. Photo by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis meets with Catholic Union of Teachers - Vatican

Pope Francis meets with Catholic Union of Teachers - Vatican

Pope Francis meets in audience in Paul VI Hall with Catholic Union of Teachers, Managers, Educators, Trainers - Italian Association of Catholic Teachers - Catholic Schools Parents Association, on January 4, 2024, in Vatican. Photo by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Meets Catholic Teachers - Vatican

Pope Francis Meets Catholic Teachers - Vatican

Pope Francis during a meeting with the Catholic Union of Teachers, Managers, Educators, Trainers (UCIIM) - the Italian Association of Catholic Teachers (AIMC) - the Association of Parents of Catholic Schools (AGESC), at Paul-VI hall in the Vatican on January 4, 2025. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Meets Catholic Teachers - Vatican

Pope Francis Meets Catholic Teachers - Vatican

Pope Francis during a meeting with the Catholic Union of Teachers, Managers, Educators, Trainers (UCIIM) - the Italian Association of Catholic Teachers (AIMC) - the Association of Parents of Catholic Schools (AGESC), at Paul-VI hall in the Vatican on January 4, 2025. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Meets Catholic Teachers - Vatican

Pope Francis Meets Catholic Teachers - Vatican

Pope Francis during a meeting with the Catholic Union of Teachers, Managers, Educators, Trainers (UCIIM) - the Italian Association of Catholic Teachers (AIMC) - the Association of Parents of Catholic Schools (AGESC), at Paul-VI hall in the Vatican on January 4, 2025. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Meets Catholic Teachers - Vatican

Pope Francis Meets Catholic Teachers - Vatican

Pope Francis during a meeting with the Catholic Union of Teachers, Managers, Educators, Trainers (UCIIM) - the Italian Association of Catholic Teachers (AIMC) - the Association of Parents of Catholic Schools (AGESC), at Paul-VI hall in the Vatican on January 4, 2025. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Meets Catholic Teachers - Vatican

Pope Francis Meets Catholic Teachers - Vatican

Pope Francis during a meeting with the Catholic Union of Teachers, Managers, Educators, Trainers (UCIIM) - the Italian Association of Catholic Teachers (AIMC) - the Association of Parents of Catholic Schools (AGESC), at Paul-VI hall in the Vatican on January 4, 2025. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Meets Catholic Teachers - Vatican

Pope Francis Meets Catholic Teachers - Vatican

Pope Francis during a meeting with the Catholic Union of Teachers, Managers, Educators, Trainers (UCIIM) - the Italian Association of Catholic Teachers (AIMC) - the Association of Parents of Catholic Schools (AGESC), at Paul-VI hall in the Vatican on January 4, 2025. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Meets Catholic Teachers - Vatican

Pope Francis Meets Catholic Teachers - Vatican

Pope Francis during a meeting with the Catholic Union of Teachers, Managers, Educators, Trainers (UCIIM) - the Italian Association of Catholic Teachers (AIMC) - the Association of Parents of Catholic Schools (AGESC), at Paul-VI hall in the Vatican on January 4, 2025. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Meets Catholic Teachers - Vatican

Pope Francis Meets Catholic Teachers - Vatican

Pope Francis during a meeting with the Catholic Union of Teachers, Managers, Educators, Trainers (UCIIM) - the Italian Association of Catholic Teachers (AIMC) - the Association of Parents of Catholic Schools (AGESC), at Paul-VI hall in the Vatican on January 4, 2025. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Meets Catholic Teachers - Vatican

Pope Francis Meets Catholic Teachers - Vatican

Pope Francis during a meeting with the Catholic Union of Teachers, Managers, Educators, Trainers (UCIIM) - the Italian Association of Catholic Teachers (AIMC) - the Association of Parents of Catholic Schools (AGESC), at Paul-VI hall in the Vatican on January 4, 2025. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Meets Catholic Teachers - Vatican

Pope Francis Meets Catholic Teachers - Vatican

Pope Francis during a meeting with the Catholic Union of Teachers, Managers, Educators, Trainers (UCIIM) - the Italian Association of Catholic Teachers (AIMC) - the Association of Parents of Catholic Schools (AGESC), at Paul-VI hall in the Vatican on January 4, 2025. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Meets Catholic Teachers - Vatican

Pope Francis Meets Catholic Teachers - Vatican

Pope Francis during a meeting with the Catholic Union of Teachers, Managers, Educators, Trainers (UCIIM) - the Italian Association of Catholic Teachers (AIMC) - the Association of Parents of Catholic Schools (AGESC), at Paul-VI hall in the Vatican on January 4, 2025. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Meets Catholic Teachers - Vatican

Pope Francis Meets Catholic Teachers - Vatican

Pope Francis during a meeting with the Catholic Union of Teachers, Managers, Educators, Trainers (UCIIM) - the Italian Association of Catholic Teachers (AIMC) - the Association of Parents of Catholic Schools (AGESC), at Paul-VI hall in the Vatican on January 4, 2025. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Meets Catholic Teachers - Vatican

Pope Francis Meets Catholic Teachers - Vatican

Pope Francis during a meeting with the Catholic Union of Teachers, Managers, Educators, Trainers (UCIIM) - the Italian Association of Catholic Teachers (AIMC) - the Association of Parents of Catholic Schools (AGESC), at Paul-VI hall in the Vatican on January 4, 2025. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Meets Catholic Teachers - Vatican

Pope Francis Meets Catholic Teachers - Vatican

Pope Francis during a meeting with the Catholic Union of Teachers, Managers, Educators, Trainers (UCIIM) - the Italian Association of Catholic Teachers (AIMC) - the Association of Parents of Catholic Schools (AGESC), at Paul-VI hall in the Vatican on January 4, 2025. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Meets Catholic Teachers - Vatican

Pope Francis Meets Catholic Teachers - Vatican

Pope Francis during a meeting with the Catholic Union of Teachers, Managers, Educators, Trainers (UCIIM) - the Italian Association of Catholic Teachers (AIMC) - the Association of Parents of Catholic Schools (AGESC), at Paul-VI hall in the Vatican on January 4, 2025. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Teachers Rally - Paris

Teachers Rally - Paris

CGT union General Secretary Sophie Binet takes part in a rally called by French teaching unions over pay and conditions, in Paris, France on February 1, 2024. Teachers were striking across France for better pay and conditions, increasing pressure on the embattled Education minister who has been embroiled in a series of controversies. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

Teachers Rally - Paris

Teachers Rally - Paris

Member General Confederation of Labour (CGT) union Marie Buisson takes part in a rally called by French teaching unions over pay and conditions, in Paris, France on February 1, 2024. Teachers were striking across France for better pay and conditions, increasing pressure on the embattled Education minister who has been embroiled in a series of controversies. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

Teachers Rally - Paris

Teachers Rally - Paris

CGT union General Secretary Sophie Binet takes part in a rally called by French teaching unions over pay and conditions, in Paris, France on February 1, 2024. Teachers were striking across France for better pay and conditions, increasing pressure on the embattled Education minister who has been embroiled in a series of controversies. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

Teachers Rally - Paris

Teachers Rally - Paris

Member of General Confederation of Labour (CGT) union Marie Buisson takes part in a rally called by French teaching unions over pay and conditions, in Paris, France on February 1, 2024. Teachers were striking across France for better pay and conditions, increasing pressure on the embattled Education minister who has been embroiled in a series of controversies. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

Teachers Rally - Paris

Teachers Rally - Paris

Member of General Confederation of Labour (CGT) union Marie Buisson takes part in a rally called by French teaching unions over pay and conditions, in Paris, France on February 1, 2024. Teachers were striking across France for better pay and conditions, increasing pressure on the embattled Education minister who has been embroiled in a series of controversies. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

Union ends teachers' strike

Union ends teachers' strike

30.01.2024, Tallinn. The Estonian Education Personnel Union (EHL) on Tuesday accepted the government's proposal to the national conciliator, which allocates an additional 5.7 million for teachers' salary increases this year, ending the current strike. A press conference with Minister of Education and Research Kristina Kallas and EHL head Reemo Voltri. Photo: Sander Ilvest, Postimees

Union ends teachers' strike

Union ends teachers' strike

30.01.2024, Tallinn. The Estonian Education Personnel Union (EHL) on Tuesday accepted the government's proposal to the national conciliator, which allocates an additional 5.7 million for teachers' salary increases this year, ending the current strike. A press conference with Minister of Education and Research Kristina Kallas and EHL head Reemo Voltri. Photo: Sander Ilvest, Postimees

Union ends teachers' strike

Union ends teachers' strike

30.01.2024, Tallinn. The Estonian Education Personnel Union (EHL) on Tuesday accepted the government's proposal to the national conciliator, which allocates an additional 5.7 million for teachers' salary increases this year, ending the current strike. A press conference with Minister of Education and Research Kristina Kallas and EHL head Reemo Voltri. Photo: Sander Ilvest, Postimees

Union ends teachers' strike

Union ends teachers' strike

30.01.2024, Tallinn. The Estonian Education Personnel Union (EHL) on Tuesday accepted the government's proposal to the national conciliator, which allocates an additional 5.7 million for teachers' salary increases this year, ending the current strike. A press conference with Minister of Education and Research Kristina Kallas and EHL head Reemo Voltri. Photo: Sander Ilvest, Postimees

Teachers´strike

Teachers´strike

29.01.2024, Tallinn. Assembled demonstrators including striking educators had organized a gathering outside the Riigikogu, and then made their way through the streets of Toompea the short distance to the Stenbock House. The strike enters its second week with fewer participants, as some teachers have returned to work. The prime minister Kaja Kallas met with and spoke to Estonian Educational Personnel Union (EHL) leader Reemo Voltri outside the Stenbock House. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Teachers´strike

Teachers´strike

29.01.2024, Tallinn. Assembled demonstrators including striking educators had organized a gathering outside the Riigikogu, and then made their way through the streets of Toompea the short distance to the Stenbock House. The strike enters its second week with fewer participants, as some teachers have returned to work. The prime minister Kaja Kallas met with and spoke to Estonian Educational Personnel Union (EHL) leader Reemo Voltri outside the Stenbock House. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Teachers´strike

Teachers´strike

29.01.2024, Tallinn. Assembled demonstrators including striking educators had organized a gathering outside the Riigikogu, and then made their way through the streets of Toompea the short distance to the Stenbock House. The strike enters its second week with fewer participants, as some teachers have returned to work. The prime minister Kaja Kallas met with and spoke to Estonian Educational Personnel Union (EHL) leader Reemo Voltri outside the Stenbock House. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees