Education ministry support staff to march to presidential palace

Employees of the education ministry’s support programmes in Cyprus are scheduled to march to the presidential palace on Thursday, November 5, 2026, to demand the fulfillment of labor commitments and the protection of their professional rights and income. The demonstration will begin at 3:00 PM at the Ministry of Finance, followed by a march through city streets.

Trade unions SEK and PEO, representing the workers, contend that the government has failed to implement legislation passed by parliament in April regarding recruitment procedures for these programmes. The unions allege that the ministry is ignoring these legal requirements, which has resulted in several employees remaining unemployed. Furthermore, the unions claim that positions meant for fixed-term workers are being improperly filled by appointed staff working overtime. These delays have reportedly left many workers without income, pay, or access to unemployment benefits for the past five months.

Local police have issued a public advisory regarding traffic disruptions along the route from the finance ministry to the presidential palace. Officers will be present to manage traffic and ensure the safety of the event. The public is advised to avoid the affected areas if possible and to comply with police instructions.