Problems at the Music School of Piraeus and the demands of the ELME of Piraeus

The ELME of Piraeus, in cooperation with the parents' and guardians' association and the 15 members of the Music School of Piraeus, held a meeting on Friday 1st November 2024 to discuss the serious problems faced by students, parents and teachers. Among the main issues raised are the building problems, the shortage of teaching staff and the need to improve the feeding and transportation of students.

Building Deficiencies and Maintenance

The lack of space and poor soundproofing make it difficult to conduct classes on a daily basis, while the construction of a new building on an adjacent plot of land remains pending, something that the municipal authority had committed to. In addition, the school's listed building has a serious damp problem and maintenance work is needed on the courtyard and the basketball courts.

Shortages of teaching staff

Significant shortages are observed in music teachers (such as for tamboura, horn, bassoon) and in national examinations courses, with the result that students of the 3rd grade are not taught basic subjects such as Economics.

Food and Transport

Student meals, provided by the District, are not served in a dining hall due to lack of space, resulting in students eating on the floor. It is also requested that the public contracting of student transportation by purchasing buses and the placement of a school crossing guard for the safety of students during drop-off.

Support of the ELME of Piraeus to the Special Kindergarten of Piraeus and the Teachers

The ELME of Piraeus expressed its support to the teachers of the 1st Special Kindergarten of Piraeus, who are being subjected to an EDE due to the identification of staff shortages that endanger the safety of the infants. ELME calls for a mobilisation on 14 November 2024 in support of the colleagues and demands the immediate filling of the vacancies in special staff.

Persecution of Michael Roussos - Member of the ELME of Eastern Attica

The ELME of Piraeus denounces the persecution of Michalis Roussos, member of the E’ ELME of Eastern Attica, on the occasion of his trade union support to a colleague who was attacked. The ELME calls for participation in the all-worker strike on 20 November 2024, denouncing the persecution of trade unionists.

The ELME of Piraeus continues to promote its demands for the improvement of conditions in the schools of the region, supporting the teachers and demanding better learning and working conditions.