Approximately 850,000 teachers in France are scheduled to strike on Tuesday, September 29th, demanding increased salaries. Their purchasing power has significantly declined since the 1980s, a trend that has not been reversed even by the 2023 salary re-evaluation. Teachers, on average, earn 900 euros net less per month compared to other Category A civil servants in France. The strike action signals growing frustration over long-term wage stagnation and its impact on their financial well-being. Despite previous measures, teachers feel their economic situation has not improved sufficiently. The unions hope the strike will pressure the government to address the widening gap in remuneration. This dispute highlights the broader issue of teacher compensation in France.