Teachers at all levels of Spain's education system are on strike to
protest billions in spending cuts enacted as part of an austerity drive.
Students are also taking part in the Tuesday strike, unprecedented in
that all levels — from elementary school to universities — are taking
part simultaneously.
Union officials said it was too early to give figures on how many
teachers are staying away from work. All but three of Spain's 17 regions
are participating.
Spain is struggling to cut its deficit amid fears that its public
finances and troubled banking sector will cause it to need a bailout as
Greece, Ireland and Portugal did.
The billions of euros in cuts in spending translate into fewer teachers,
more students per class, fewer extra-curricular activities and higher
university tuition.
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