Government and teachers ink deal to end crisis

The Tunisian teachers’ union reached a deal with the Education Ministry on Saturday to end a crisis during which schools have been disrupted across the country for months. “Under the deal, the teachers will end their strike and return to work to make the school year a success,” a union member said. The agreement was made possible by the efforts of UGTT and Prime Minister Youssef Chahed, UGTT Secretary-General Noureddine Tabboubi told media. It was agreed to rectify four points, including the one relating to retirement at age 57 and…