The Government of Montenegro and the Ministries of Finance and Education are finally putting an end to the salary chaos for teachers! No, this isn’t about cutting paychecks, but about strictly following the law and introducing the principle of “equal pay for equal work.” Yes, you read that right — the centralized salary calculation isn’t some new experiment, but an attempt to end the chaotic and inconsistent practices that have confused school employees for years.
The union, of course, immediately jumped up, claiming hidden training sessions and manipulations, but the ministries say the training was completely transparent, and accountants are happy with the new software that will finally allow consistent application of the law across all educational institutions. Sounds like a dream, right?
But let’s be real — how many times have we heard that something will be “standardized” and “fair,” only to find out it was just another bureaucratic trick? The government and ministries call for constructive dialogue, but the union keeps casting doubt and spreading unfounded information. Who’s really protecting whom here?
Meanwhile, as this drama unfolds, Montenegro is seeing a drop in unemployment — at the end of June, there were 27,950 unemployed, 2.9% less than in May. The unemployment rate fell from 12.09% in May last year to 9.66% now. Will this labor market stabilization help teachers get what they deserve? Or will it all end in words and promises?
This saga about teachers’ salaries is far from over. Will the law finally be respected, or will union pressures continue to interfere? One thing is clear — it’s time to stop the games and give education workers what they deserve: equal pay for equal work. What do you think? Is this the end of the chaos or just another episode in the endless bureaucratic drama? Drop a comment and let’s see whose side you’re on!
