JTA President Mark Malabver says unionism is about justice and preventing exploitation

As the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) continues to lobby for better compensation, President Mark Malabver has declared that unionism for the JTA is about justice and ensuring those serving are not exploited.

Mr. Malabver was speaking at the JTA’s Education Week 2026 National Church Service at the Buff Bay Independent Baptist Church in Portland yesterday.

He emphasized that unionism is used as the shield for protecting the dignity of teachers.

He cited the criticality of negotiations with the government underscoring that decisions made now will shape the lives of teachers going forward.

Mr. Malabver reiterated the call for teachers to be paid salaries that reflect their value.

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PM Holness urges UDC to use its lands for housing development

As the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) continues to lobby for better compensation, President Mark Malabver has declared that unionism for the JTA is about justice and ensuring those serving are not exploited.

Mr. Malabver was speaking at the JTA’s Education Week 2026 National Church Service at the Buff Bay Independent Baptist Church in Portland yesterday.

He emphasized that unionism is used as the shield for protecting the dignity of teachers.

He cited the criticality of negotiations with the government underscoring that decisions made now will shape the lives of teachers going forward.

Mr. Malabver reiterated the call for teachers to be paid salaries that reflect their value.

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Gov’t wants apology from Opposition following incident with parliamentary mace

As the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) continues to lobby for better compensation, President Mark Malabver has declared that unionism for the JTA is about justice and ensuring those serving are not exploited.

Mr. Malabver was speaking at the JTA’s Education Week 2026 National Church Service at the Buff Bay Independent Baptist Church in Portland yesterday.

He emphasized that unionism is used as the shield for protecting the dignity of teachers.

He cited the criticality of negotiations with the government underscoring that decisions made now will shape the lives of teachers going forward.

Mr. Malabver reiterated the call for teachers to be paid salaries that reflect their value.

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Chief Justice: alternative accommodation identified for Westmoreland parish court

As the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) continues to lobby for better compensation, President Mark Malabver has declared that unionism for the JTA is about justice and ensuring those serving are not exploited.

Mr. Malabver was speaking at the JTA’s Education Week 2026 National Church Service at the Buff Bay Independent Baptist Church in Portland yesterday.

He emphasized that unionism is used as the shield for protecting the dignity of teachers.

He cited the criticality of negotiations with the government underscoring that decisions made now will shape the lives of teachers going forward.

Mr. Malabver reiterated the call for teachers to be paid salaries that reflect their value.

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Sections of Heywood Hall and Whitehall, St. Mary among flooded communities due to heavy rains

As the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) continues to lobby for better compensation, President Mark Malabver has declared that unionism for the JTA is about justice and ensuring those serving are not exploited.

Mr. Malabver was speaking at the JTA’s Education Week 2026 National Church Service at the Buff Bay Independent Baptist Church in Portland yesterday.

He emphasized that unionism is used as the shield for protecting the dignity of teachers.

He cited the criticality of negotiations with the government underscoring that decisions made now will shape the lives of teachers going forward.

Mr. Malabver reiterated the call for teachers to be paid salaries that reflect their value.

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Opposition claims high cost of electricity is due to government’s failure to diversify fuel sources

As the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) continues to lobby for better compensation, President Mark Malabver has declared that unionism for the JTA is about justice and ensuring those serving are not exploited.

Mr. Malabver was speaking at the JTA’s Education Week 2026 National Church Service at the Buff Bay Independent Baptist Church in Portland yesterday.

He emphasized that unionism is used as the shield for protecting the dignity of teachers.

He cited the criticality of negotiations with the government underscoring that decisions made now will shape the lives of teachers going forward.

Mr. Malabver reiterated the call for teachers to be paid salaries that reflect their value.

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Paulwell calls for improvement of poor mobile phone service

As the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) continues to lobby for better compensation, President Mark Malabver has declared that unionism for the JTA is about justice and ensuring those serving are not exploited.

Mr. Malabver was speaking at the JTA’s Education Week 2026 National Church Service at the Buff Bay Independent Baptist Church in Portland yesterday.

He emphasized that unionism is used as the shield for protecting the dignity of teachers.

He cited the criticality of negotiations with the government underscoring that decisions made now will shape the lives of teachers going forward.

Mr. Malabver reiterated the call for teachers to be paid salaries that reflect their value.

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MOCA and INDECOM sign MOU to strengthen collaboration on investigations

As the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) continues to lobby for better compensation, President Mark Malabver has declared that unionism for the JTA is about justice and ensuring those serving are not exploited.

Mr. Malabver was speaking at the JTA’s Education Week 2026 National Church Service at the Buff Bay Independent Baptist Church in Portland yesterday.

He emphasized that unionism is used as the shield for protecting the dignity of teachers.

He cited the criticality of negotiations with the government underscoring that decisions made now will shape the lives of teachers going forward.

Mr. Malabver reiterated the call for teachers to be paid salaries that reflect their value.

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Court Administration Division says steps are being taken to address challenges faced by staff at the Savanna-la-Mar Parish Court

As the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) continues to lobby for better compensation, President Mark Malabver has declared that unionism for the JTA is about justice and ensuring those serving are not exploited.

Mr. Malabver was speaking at the JTA’s Education Week 2026 National Church Service at the Buff Bay Independent Baptist Church in Portland yesterday.

He emphasized that unionism is used as the shield for protecting the dignity of teachers.

He cited the criticality of negotiations with the government underscoring that decisions made now will shape the lives of teachers going forward.

Mr. Malabver reiterated the call for teachers to be paid salaries that reflect their value.

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Tourism Minister anticipates that economic impact of Carnival will be similar to last year

As the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) continues to lobby for better compensation, President Mark Malabver has declared that unionism for the JTA is about justice and ensuring those serving are not exploited.

Mr. Malabver was speaking at the JTA’s Education Week 2026 National Church Service at the Buff Bay Independent Baptist Church in Portland yesterday.

He emphasized that unionism is used as the shield for protecting the dignity of teachers.

He cited the criticality of negotiations with the government underscoring that decisions made now will shape the lives of teachers going forward.

Mr. Malabver reiterated the call for teachers to be paid salaries that reflect their value.

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