But, if schools are truly to return to their pre-pandemic schedules, Friday classes will also have to return. As you'll know, the workweek was shortened for teachers and public officers as a compromise between the government and the Joint Unions. That happened when the Briceno Administration convinced them to accept the very painful 10% salary cut.
According to the Education Minister, Friday classes will return in the upcoming school year:
Daniel Ortiz
"What's happening with Friday classes? Is that going to return as per normal?"
Hon. Francis Fonseca
"Absolutely. Absolutely, we will return to Friday classes in August, the new school year. As you know, Friday, was part of the agreement with the unions in terms of, you know, the salary adjustment. That, as you know, will be addressed in July. July 1st, that salary will be restored. And so come the new school year, August, we will return to a full five-day school week."
