Children whose teachers are affiliated with the FAE have not been allowed to go to school for almost a month while negotiations with Quebec progress at a snail's pace. On the street, teachers are demanding better working conditions and, in particular, changes in the composition of classes, which are overcrowded with struggling students. The government, for its part, has leaked fragments of information about the salary increases it is proposing for teachers. Here's what these salary increases mean, in addition to the impact of the increases already granted in 2021 to make the profession more attractive.
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Annual salary upon entry (step 3)
- Government offer: $60,684
- Current Salary: $53,541
- Before the last collective bargaining agreement: $46,115
The government's current proposal calls for a wage increase of 13.34% for teachers entering the job market. If this offer is accepted, the starting salary will increase by 31.59% from 2019 to 2026.
Annual salary after 13 years (step 17)
- Government offer: $104,282
- Current Salary: $92,027
- Before the last collective bargaining agreement: $82,585
The government offer represents a salary increase of 13.31% for teachers with 13 years of professional experience. If this proposal is adopted, the maximum salary for teachers will increase by 26.27% from 2019 to 2026.
For comparison, the average salary in Quebec was $60,492 in 2023 and has increased by about 26% since 2019. During the same period, the minimum wage increased by 27%.
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