The Independent Trade Union for Education, Science and Culture (SONK) Head Jakim Nedelkov at Sunday’s press conference said the general strike will start on Monday demanding an increase in salaries in education sector by 18.4 percent. The strike will continue until their demands are met.

I urge the government to call us for talks as soon as possible, to understand that such an attitude towards the employees who are vital for the state is not going anywhere, to call us to find a mutually acceptable solution, he said.

Regarding the announced general strike in education, he says that the responsibility falls on the government and the competent ministries.