Better salaries, increased benefits for teachers, infrastructure improvement and greater funding for education are among the issues Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) president-elect candidates are pledging to tackle if elected.

The candidates launched their campaigns today, the final day of the JTA’s Education Conference, held in Trelawny.

Those seeking to be part of the leadership team include former JTA President La Sonja Harrison of St. Faith’s Primary School in St. Catherine, Dr. Maureen Mullings-Nelson of Mico University College, and Jermaine Williams, a teacher at Mannings School in Westmoreland.

The candidates used today’s session to outline the key issues highlighted in their manifestos.

Mrs. Harrison declared that she listens to the voice of teachers and will advocate on their behalf.

Meantime, Dr. Mullings-Nelson said she is presenting herself as a ‘David’, in reference to the biblical character – ready to champion the cause of teachers.

Meanwhile, Mr. Williams stated that he is ready to serve the teaching profession at the highest level.