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FSIE Madrid has urged the Department of Education and sector employers to urgently reach an agreement on partial retirement in concerted education. This call arises in a context of growing concern from the union over the lack of progress since the announcement made by Counselor Emilio Viciana on May 26.
On that date, Viciana announced that starting in the 2025/26 school year, teachers in concerted education would have the option of partial retirement with a replacement contract, financially supported by the Community of Madrid. While this news was received with optimism, FSIE emphasizes that there is still no regulatory framework in place to facilitate the implementation of this measure for staff under delegated payment.
FSIE Madrid has held several meetings with other unions, employers, and the Department itself to work toward an agreement that ensures suitable conditions for accessing partial retirement. During a key meeting on June 12, a significant improvement was achieved: the possibility of a workload reduction of up to 75%, in accordance with Royal Decree-Law 11/2024, was introduced. This progress led FSIE and other groups to cancel planned mobilizations for June 19 and postpone any actions until September.
Despite these advancements, essential issues remain unresolved, particularly the funding for the full workload of the replacement teacher. This aspect has complicated negotiations between employers and the Department. FSIE Madrid reiterates its demand for the Department to commit to allowing and financing partial retirement with a replacement contract starting September 1, 2025.
The union has indicated that if a clear and satisfactory agreement is not reached in the coming weeks, the push for partial retirement will continue to be one of its main priorities in the planned mobilizations set to start in September. FSIE Madrid concludes its statement by reaffirming its commitment to constructive dialogue in the search for solutions for the sector.
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