Let's Talk About the Staffing Crisis in Brandenburg's Kindergartens: Verdi's Actions in Potsdam and Cottbus
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Daycare staff shortages lead to demonstrations in Potsdam and Cottbus - Staff Shortage Led to Demonstrations in Potsdam and Cottbus
The union folk are making noise about the staffing crisis in Brandenburg's kindergartens, and Verdi, the United Service Sector Union, is leading the charge in Potsdam and Cottbus.
Marco Bedrich, the regional manager of Verdi in Cottbus, ain't fucking around when he says, "Educators can't do their actual social-pedagogical tasks." The truth is, sick leave ain't factored into the staffing ratio, and that shit needs to change.
Throughout the day, they'll be protests in both Cottbus and Potsdam, part of an action day called "Kita-Collapse"—aimed at highlighting the structural issues in child day care and demanding concrete improvements.
Now, the previous state government agreed on a staffing ratio of 1:4 as a long-term goal. But with the new government, there are concerns. Even as the number of kids decreases, it's crucial for the SPD and BSW-led state government to hold on to that goal. It'd create job security for educators and ease their workload.
- Potsdam
- Cottbus
- Vereinte Dienstleistungsgewerkschaft
Some General Insights:
Germany's facing a teacher shortage, particularly in areas like inclusive education. Efforts have been made to help Ukrainian teachers get certified, but the process is lengthy and complex, slowing the solution. Verdi, as a union, often pushes for better working conditions, higher staffing ratios, and improved educational standards.
Sources:
- "Teacher Shortages in Germany: A Growing Crisis." German Press Agency, 2021.
1.Recognizing the importance of educational standards, Verdi in Potsdam and Cottbus is advocating for vocational training programs for educators to enhance teaching quality and address the staffing crisis in Brandenburg's kindergartens.2. In the realm of health-and-wellness and workplace-wellness, Verdi is emphasizing the need for improved working conditions, to foster a positive environment for both educators and children, as part of this week's Kita-Collapse action day in both Cottbus and Potsdam.3. As part of the education-and-self-development spectrum, science plays a crucial role in solving the teacher shortage crisis, and Verdi supports efforts to simplify and expedite the certification process for Ukrainian teachers, thereby addressing the exigent need for qualified educators in areas like inclusive education.
