The cost of meals in the cafeteria for AESH staff in the Oise department has risen from 2.70 euros to 5.05 euros. This new rate has been in effect since the start of the school year in September, according to the Departmental Council. The department explained that the change is intended to align the cafeteria prices for AESH staff with those for teachers. However, this decision has sparked criticism from labor unions, who have called it unfair and disproportionate. The increase in price adds approximately 340 euros to the annual expenses of AESH staff. This amount is roughly equivalent to losing 10 percent of a monthly salary. Many workers have expressed frustration, with some saying they are considering stopping eating in the cafeteria altogether. In response, an online petition has been launched, urging the authorities to revert to the previous price of 2.70 euros. Unions have also announced plans for a nationwide strike on Tuesday, September 29. They are using the occasion to demand not only higher wages but also a formal civil servant status for AESH staff. This would aim to provide them with greater job security and move away from the current situation, which many view as precarious and unstable. The controversy highlights the growing concerns among AESH staff about their working conditions and financial stability. While the Departmental Council insists the change was necessary to ensure fairness, the unions argue that the move places an undue burden on already underpaid workers. As the strike date approaches, the situation remains tense, with both sides preparing for potential confrontations.