Flipper school faces teachers' pushback on pay and pressure

More than 300 teachers and staff at Flipper International School are in a labour dispute. Union leaders claim months of frustration as pay disparities and mounting job demands remain unresolved, despite negotiations with the school and appeals to district officials. The dispute escalated after the Addis Abeba Police Commission swiftly blocked a planned strike, reminding union leaders that only authorities can close schools.

More than 300 teachers and staff at Flipper International School are in a labour dispute. The union representing these more than 300 employees threatens to strike over pay disparities and mounting job demands. Union leaders claim months of frustration as these issues remain unresolved despite negotiations with the school and appeals to district officials.

The dispute escalated after the Addis Abeba Police Commission swiftly blocked a planned strike. The commission reminded union leaders that only the authorities can close schools.

The report is dated December 20, 2025, by Nahom Ayele, Fortune staff writer.

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