Dominican Republic · Education
The Santiago branch of the Dominican Association of Teachers (ADP), a union of public-school teachers, announced marches, vigils and a work stoppage after a general assembly on Friday, 13 November 2026, the Dominican news outlet CDN reported (CDN, 13 November 2026). The union gave no dates, and we found no second report or ministry response, so this is one outlet’s account of the union’s plan.
CDN quoted Miguel Jorge, an ADP leader in Santiago, who said the action will be coordinated with other union branches in the city. The union’s demands are the immediate payment of the incentive to teachers who finished the performance evaluation, and completion of the remaining evaluations by February 2027 at the latest.
Key Facts
—What. The ADP in Santiago says it will hold marches, vigils and a work stoppage; no dates are set
—Demands. Pay the evaluation incentive now, evaluate the remaining teachers by February 2027, address school infrastructure problems
—Where. Santiago, in the north of the Dominican Republic
—Not confirmed. The announcement rests on one report, and the Ministry of Education has not responded
—As of. 14 November 2026, 11:30 GMT
The Union’s Claims
The union also says the Ministry of Education has not kept agreements it signed, and it cited school buildings as an example: the Benicia Cepeda school, where it says pupils and teachers are surrounded by sewage water, and kindergarten classrooms at the Isaías Franco school that it says have been out of service for years. These are the union’s claims as reported, and we have not verified conditions at the schools.
Background
On 3 August 2026, the first day of the 2026-2027 school calendar for teachers, ADP leaders in Santiago protested outside an education district office over alleged mistreatment of teachers at one school, the Dominican outlet Acento reported (Acento, 3 August 2026). In November 2024 the branch halted classes in part of Santiago province and warned of staggered strikes, the Dominican newspaper Diario Libre reported (Diario Libre, 12 November 2024).
What Is Not Known
The dates of the marches, vigils and stoppage are not announced, and neither is how many schools or teachers will take part. The ministry’s position, and the number of teachers still waiting for the incentive, are also unknown.
What It Means for You
Families with children in Santiago’s public schools may see classes interrupted once a date is set. Readers outside the country have no direct exposure.
More from the country is on our Dominican Republic news hub. We will report the dates when the union or the ministry publishes them.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did the ADP in Santiago announce?
It says it will hold marches, vigils and a work stoppage, with other union branches in Santiago. No dates had been given by Friday, 13 November 2026.
What does the union demand?
It demands immediate payment of the incentive to teachers who completed the evaluation, and the remaining evaluations finished by February 2027. It also says the ministry has not kept signed agreements.
Sources
Report on the ADP Santiago announcement: CDN, 13 November 2026. Background: Acento, 3 August 2026; Diario Libre, 12 November 2024. The Ministry of Education had not published a response when we checked.
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