Teachers threaten not to resume classes after Succot

The Secondary Schools Teachers Association threatened on Tuesday not to resume classes after Succot unless the Finance Ministry accepts their demands, Israel Radio reported. The teachers are demanding a significant increase in pay and work conditions. Meanwhile, The Council of University Presidents, led by Bar-Ilan University President Prof. Moshe Kaveh, said member schools will not open the 5768 (2007-08) academic year on time, unless additional funding and other changes are approved.