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February 14, 2022

Puerto Rican Teachers Get Temporary Pay Raise After Protests; More Workers Join in Labor Demands
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In Puerto Rico, teachers are getting a temporary $1,000 monthly salary
increase, and the Puerto Rican government has committed to negotiating
better retirement options for educators. This comes after thousands of
teachers led several protests across the island demanding better wages,
benefits and working conditions. Puerto Rico's Governor Pedro Pierluisi
promised to make the raises permanent. Protest leaders say they won't
celebrate until the commitments are delivered. Puerto Rican firefighters
and restaurant workers have also joined calls for salary increases and
better working conditions. Restaurant waitstaff are walking out of the
job today - Valentine's Day - to join another teacher-led protest.


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