“Sachsens starke Lehrergewerkschaft” that’s what they call it. We stand before the Sächsischer Lehrerverband. It is an organization deeply committed to the teachers of Saxony.
Founded on March 10, 1990, by teachers seeking political change, the Sächsischer Lehrerverband quickly became a prominent voice. Imagine the atmosphere back then. Teachers uniting to shape the future of education in a newly reunified Germany.
Today, the Sächsischer Lehrerverband represents around 10,000 members across all school types. That makes it one of the largest teachers’ associations in Eastern Germany. Only the Landesverband Sachsen der Gewerkschaft Erziehung und Wissenschaft has more members.
The Sächsischer Lehrerverband is not just a local entity. It is part of a larger network. It holds membership in the Verband Bildung und Erziehung. This, in turn, is connected to the DBB Beamtenbund und Tarifunion. This gives the Sächsischer Lehrerverband a voice at the federal level.
What does the Sächsischer Lehrerverband stand for? It champions a range of crucial issues. These include a differentiated school system that caters to diverse talents. It believes that performance should be rewarded. Also, it is committed to maintaining quality standards in education.
Furthermore, the Sächsischer Lehrerverband advocates for the professional, social, and societal advancement of teachers. It demands civil servant status not only for headmasters. It seeks protection against dismissal for employees. The Sächsischer Lehrerverband pushes for the alignment of salaries with Western standards. Attractive further training opportunities for teachers are important too.
The Sächsischer Lehrerverband actively engages with schools and policymakers. It represents its members’ interests before the Saxon State Parliament, the state government, and school authorities. This ensures teachers’ concerns are heard at the highest levels. Quality assurance and improvement in education are central tasks. The Sächsischer Lehrerverband champions these goals tirelessly.
Moreover, the Sächsischer Lehrerverband represents teachers’ interests in teacher staff councils. It is also active in the Sächsischen Beamtenbund. The Sächsischer Lehrerverband even has a seat and a vote in the Federal Tariff Commission. This commission belongs to the dbb beamtenbund und tarifunion. This is the leading trade union for public service employees. The Sächsischer Lehrerverband participates in tariff negotiations for the public sector. It is especially involved in negotiations concerning teachers in Saxony.
You see, the Sächsischer Lehrerverband is more than just an organization. It is a powerful advocate for teachers. It actively shapes the educational landscape of Saxony. It ensures that the voices of educators are heard and respected.