Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) is requesting that its educators return to work so delegates can return to the drawing board.
Meanwhile, the JTA says it understands the teacher’s “displeasure regarding the current salary package.” Read the full statement velow:
The Jamaica Teachers’ Association notes the actions of our colleagues across the island to register their displeasure regarding the current salary package on offer from the Ministry of Finance and Public Service. We understand the frustration.
Notwithstanding, we are asking you our colleagues to return to work ensuring resumption of regular duties as of Friday March 10, 2023. This to facilitate our team’s return to the negotiating table as instructed by the delegates. Please give us the opportunity to discuss the outstanding issues articulated by delegates as outlined in the motion passed. Please be mindful that said negotiations are not usually entertained once our “activities” may be interpreted as industrial action.
The Union remains committed to securing the best compensation package for all its members and, will work tirelessly to that end. We urge all our colleagues to remain ready, resolved and resilient as we continue to Unite and Serve.
