Moldovan premier-designate, trade union representatives discuss educational system

Chisinau, 29 December /MOLDPRES/-Prime Minister-designate Ion Sturza and representatives of the Trade Union of Education and Science (FSES) today discussed the situation of the Moldovan educational system and ways to settle current problems in this sector.

“Our previous experience showed us that the national social dialogue between the government, patronages and trade unions could help improve collaboration ties between the society and state institutions. A lot of resources are being invested in Moldova’s education system; however, we must find correct methods to implement them. We must bring best practices from foreign countries into our schools and offer children an appropriate education,” Sturza said.

FSES representatives noted that their meeting with the prime minister-designate was productive.

“We are glad to be offered the opportunity to meet you and examine the situation of the Moldovan education sector. FSES representatives are concerned about the current social-economic in Moldova. The situation is severe, salaries are very small, teachers leave the country, and therefore, we are coping with a shortage of teaching staff. We would like to see some ways to get out of this profound crisis, and subsequently, take joint efforts to implement the necessary steps in this respect,” FSES head Dumitru Ivanov said.

Previously, the Confederate Committee of the National Trade Union Confederation (CNSM) announced that it would not participate in the meeting with the prime minister-designate. To this effect, FSES representatives said the decision had not been discussed with all the members.
Also, Sturza held a meeting with representatives of the Moldovan business environment today, focusing on Moldova’s economic situation.

So far, the prime minister-designate has held meetings with representatives of the Liberal Democratic Party (PLDM), Liberal Party (PL), People’s Party of Moldova (PPEM), Parliament Speaker Andrian Candu, Balti mayor Renato Usatii, leadership of Balti Free Trade Zone, representatives of the National Trade Union Confederation, civil society and rectors of Moldovan universities.

Sturza is also going to hold a meeting with Chisinau mayor Dorin Chirtoaca, Bashkan (governor) of Gagauzia Irina Vlah, representatives of the Association of Local Authorities and farmers. The Democratic Party (PDM) and the Socialist Party (PSRM) refused to discuss with the prime minister-designate.

Ion Sturza will unveil the government action programme and his new cabinet of ministers in the Moldovan parliament on 4 January 2016.

(Reporter A. Plitoc, Editor A. Raileanu)