Manovra: Uil, 'i tagli alla scuola indeboliscono il Paese, vanno cancellati'

Union leaders PierPaolo Bombardieri and Giuseppe D'Aprile criticize the proposed budget cuts that would reduce teaching and ATA staff by nearly 7,000 positions. They argue that these cuts threaten the quality of education and call for their cancellation. The budget plan includes a reduction of 4,925 teaching positions and 2,049 ATA positions starting in the 2027/28 school year, adding to previous cuts. They emphasize that declining enrollment should be an opportunity to improve class sizes, not to reduce staff. The leaders warn that further cuts will increase workloads and exacerbate inequalities, particularly in rural areas. They urge the government to allocate additional resources for contract renewals and extend tax relief to all public employees, asserting that investing in education is crucial for the country's future.