Old teachers in Saxony-Anhalt: relief from fewer hours!

Old teachers in Saxony-Anhalt: relief from fewer hours!

In Saxony-Anhalt there is a new law that aims to keep older teachers longer in the teaching profession. It is planned to reduce the number of compulsory hours for teachers by two lessons from the age of 62. This was announced by representatives of the black-red-yellow coalition in the state parliament. The decisions come in a context in which the lack of teachers, especially in the age group of over 60, becomes more and more urgent. The CDU MP Matthias Redlich emphasized that many experienced teachers have difficulty having their own demands and therefore retiring prematurely. "We will act," said honestly, referring to the importance of relief for older educators, such as MDR reported .

Hessens regulations and the history of working hours

in Hesse was introduced a regulation, which does not give teachers from 50 years of age to a reduction. This decision is related to the "dark future" campaign from 2004, in which working hours for the older teaching staff were only slightly adapted, while younger teachers have been more stressed. From August 1, 2017, however, younger teachers will have to work less, which leads to equality, such as the Gew Offenbach explained .

summarized it can be said that both in Saxony-Anhalt and in Hesse, working conditions for older teachers-despite regional differences-are on the political agenda. In Saxony-Anhalt, the reduction of compulsory hours is trying to keep older teachers, while in Hesse historical decisions have taken action that will now bring advantages to younger teachers. These developments are crucial in the fight against the acute lack of teachers in Germany.