Geneva strike to disrupt start of school year

The start of the new school year in Geneva is likely to be disrupted by a public sector strike announced at the beginning of July. However, all schools will remain open and lessons will be delivered by staff who are not on strike. A minimum level of childcare provision is guaranteed, according to the education authorities. Trade unions representing staff in the public and state-subsidised sectors had given notice of a strike for the period from August 10 to 18 . The first week was mainly…