Curaçao teachers' union declares school strike over student safety concerns

The SITEK teachers' union declared a school strike on Curaçao, affecting all workers in education and school transportation. The strike was announced in response to a serious incident that occurred last Friday in which a student was stabbed. The work stoppage signals deep concern among educators about the safety conditions in and around Curaçao's schools. By calling a full strike rather than a localized protest, SITEK is applying broad pressure on authorities to take immediate and concrete action on school security. The incident has highlighted ongoing tensions around violence involving students, prompting the union to demand systemic improvements. The strike's impact on school transport workers suggests that the action is intended to maximize disruption and visibility. No timeline has been confirmed for when normal school operations are expected to resume.