The motion, which aimed to defend public education, was approved with the support of most municipal groups, while the socialist councilors aligned with the position of USTEC and other unions opposing the agreement between the Department of Education and CCOO and UGT.
The spokesperson for the socialist municipal group, Víctor Grau, requested a separate vote, defending both the stance of Movem Tortosa and the PSC. According to Grau, Movem Tortosa positively values the agreement between the Generalitat and a part of the union representation, considering it a structural proposal to address educational challenges. However, they also believe that the agreement is not final and that further negotiation is needed to achieve broader consensus, with room for improvement in areas such as the recovery of teachers' purchasing power and the reduction of bureaucracy.
“"The education system faces significant structural problems, and this motion does not reflect either the complete reality or the progress already being made. In recent weeks, a historic agreement has been reached with CCOO and UGT that marks a real turning point: a 30% increase in the teaching salary supplement, a global investment of 2 billion euros, a reduction in student-teacher ratios to 20, improvements for PAE staff, and a significant boost to inclusive education."
Grau criticized Junts and ERC for having governed the education system for years and now acting as if they bore no responsibility for the current situation. He also lamented that the motion did not propose clear alternatives and was focused on the upcoming union elections. The socialist councilors voted against it not to deny the problems, but to continue advancing with real and effective measures.
