Teachers at St Elizabeth Technical High School stage sit-in over wage negotiations

 

Teachers at the St Elizabeth Technical High School who staged a sit-in this morning (March 3) are accusing the Jamaica Teachers Association (JTA) of poor lobbying on their behalf.

 

The placard-bearing teachers who wore black clothing on Jamaica Day say they are rejecting the Government’s wage offer.

 

Finance Minister Dr Nigel Clarke recently warned that public sector groups have a short time to settle wage negotiations, as the Government would not be facilitating aspects of the current wage payments in the upcoming financial year.

 

However, the teachers maintain that the Government’s wage offer must be reviewed.

 

A teacher at the institution said she and her colleagues are being treated as second-class citizens.

She also expressed concern over the JTA’s handling of the situation.

Meantime, People’s National Party (PNP) Chairman for region 5, Kern Spencer said he stands firmly with the teachers in their quest for a better wage offer.

 

Mr Spencer said the issue was discussed at a recent PNP Regional Executive Council meeting.

 

He described the situation as heartbreaking to be reminded of the difficulties teachers face in settling wages.

 

Noting that educators play a critical role in society’s development, Mr Spencer said it is disgraceful that they have to wait for so long to get the salary they deserve.

 

 

UWI assures it has policies in place to deal with altercations on dormitory halls, amidst increase in reported incidents, in recent times

 

Teachers at the St Elizabeth Technical High School who staged a sit-in this morning (March 3) are accusing the Jamaica Teachers Association (JTA) of poor lobbying on their behalf.

 

The placard-bearing teachers who wore black clothing on Jamaica Day say they are rejecting the Government’s wage offer.

 

Finance Minister Dr Nigel Clarke recently warned that public sector groups have a short time to settle wage negotiations, as the Government would not be facilitating aspects of the current wage payments in the upcoming financial year.

 

However, the teachers maintain that the Government’s wage offer must be reviewed.

 

A teacher at the institution said she and her colleagues are being treated as second-class citizens.

She also expressed concern over the JTA’s handling of the situation.

Meantime, People’s National Party (PNP) Chairman for region 5, Kern Spencer said he stands firmly with the teachers in their quest for a better wage offer.

 

Mr Spencer said the issue was discussed at a recent PNP Regional Executive Council meeting.

 

He described the situation as heartbreaking to be reminded of the difficulties teachers face in settling wages.

 

Noting that educators play a critical role in society’s development, Mr Spencer said it is disgraceful that they have to wait for so long to get the salary they deserve.

 

 

Government to spend additional $100M to mitigate impact of drought facing the island

 

Teachers at the St Elizabeth Technical High School who staged a sit-in this morning (March 3) are accusing the Jamaica Teachers Association (JTA) of poor lobbying on their behalf.

 

The placard-bearing teachers who wore black clothing on Jamaica Day say they are rejecting the Government’s wage offer.

 

Finance Minister Dr Nigel Clarke recently warned that public sector groups have a short time to settle wage negotiations, as the Government would not be facilitating aspects of the current wage payments in the upcoming financial year.

 

However, the teachers maintain that the Government’s wage offer must be reviewed.

 

A teacher at the institution said she and her colleagues are being treated as second-class citizens.

She also expressed concern over the JTA’s handling of the situation.

Meantime, People’s National Party (PNP) Chairman for region 5, Kern Spencer said he stands firmly with the teachers in their quest for a better wage offer.

 

Mr Spencer said the issue was discussed at a recent PNP Regional Executive Council meeting.

 

He described the situation as heartbreaking to be reminded of the difficulties teachers face in settling wages.

 

Noting that educators play a critical role in society’s development, Mr Spencer said it is disgraceful that they have to wait for so long to get the salary they deserve.

 

 

Members of the police hierarchy tour sections of police Area 4, following flare-up of violence in several of the area’s divisions

 

Teachers at the St Elizabeth Technical High School who staged a sit-in this morning (March 3) are accusing the Jamaica Teachers Association (JTA) of poor lobbying on their behalf.

 

The placard-bearing teachers who wore black clothing on Jamaica Day say they are rejecting the Government’s wage offer.

 

Finance Minister Dr Nigel Clarke recently warned that public sector groups have a short time to settle wage negotiations, as the Government would not be facilitating aspects of the current wage payments in the upcoming financial year.

 

However, the teachers maintain that the Government’s wage offer must be reviewed.

 

A teacher at the institution said she and her colleagues are being treated as second-class citizens.

She also expressed concern over the JTA’s handling of the situation.

Meantime, People’s National Party (PNP) Chairman for region 5, Kern Spencer said he stands firmly with the teachers in their quest for a better wage offer.

 

Mr Spencer said the issue was discussed at a recent PNP Regional Executive Council meeting.

 

He described the situation as heartbreaking to be reminded of the difficulties teachers face in settling wages.

 

Noting that educators play a critical role in society’s development, Mr Spencer said it is disgraceful that they have to wait for so long to get the salary they deserve.

 

 

Curfew imposed in Kingston West Police Division, following shooting of 10 people, four of them fatally at the weekend

 

Teachers at the St Elizabeth Technical High School who staged a sit-in this morning (March 3) are accusing the Jamaica Teachers Association (JTA) of poor lobbying on their behalf.

 

The placard-bearing teachers who wore black clothing on Jamaica Day say they are rejecting the Government’s wage offer.

 

Finance Minister Dr Nigel Clarke recently warned that public sector groups have a short time to settle wage negotiations, as the Government would not be facilitating aspects of the current wage payments in the upcoming financial year.

 

However, the teachers maintain that the Government’s wage offer must be reviewed.

 

A teacher at the institution said she and her colleagues are being treated as second-class citizens.

She also expressed concern over the JTA’s handling of the situation.

Meantime, People’s National Party (PNP) Chairman for region 5, Kern Spencer said he stands firmly with the teachers in their quest for a better wage offer.

 

Mr Spencer said the issue was discussed at a recent PNP Regional Executive Council meeting.

 

He described the situation as heartbreaking to be reminded of the difficulties teachers face in settling wages.

 

Noting that educators play a critical role in society’s development, Mr Spencer said it is disgraceful that they have to wait for so long to get the salary they deserve.

 

 

North Central St. Catherine MP expresses hope that Jamaica will soon see safer banking practices that prevent criminals from interfering with citizens’ money

 

Teachers at the St Elizabeth Technical High School who staged a sit-in this morning (March 3) are accusing the Jamaica Teachers Association (JTA) of poor lobbying on their behalf.

 

The placard-bearing teachers who wore black clothing on Jamaica Day say they are rejecting the Government’s wage offer.

 

Finance Minister Dr Nigel Clarke recently warned that public sector groups have a short time to settle wage negotiations, as the Government would not be facilitating aspects of the current wage payments in the upcoming financial year.

 

However, the teachers maintain that the Government’s wage offer must be reviewed.

 

A teacher at the institution said she and her colleagues are being treated as second-class citizens.

She also expressed concern over the JTA’s handling of the situation.

Meantime, People’s National Party (PNP) Chairman for region 5, Kern Spencer said he stands firmly with the teachers in their quest for a better wage offer.

 

Mr Spencer said the issue was discussed at a recent PNP Regional Executive Council meeting.

 

He described the situation as heartbreaking to be reminded of the difficulties teachers face in settling wages.

 

Noting that educators play a critical role in society’s development, Mr Spencer said it is disgraceful that they have to wait for so long to get the salary they deserve.

 

 

MOE to provide additional psychological support to Retirement Primary School Principal who was attacked and chopped last year

 

Teachers at the St Elizabeth Technical High School who staged a sit-in this morning (March 3) are accusing the Jamaica Teachers Association (JTA) of poor lobbying on their behalf.

 

The placard-bearing teachers who wore black clothing on Jamaica Day say they are rejecting the Government’s wage offer.

 

Finance Minister Dr Nigel Clarke recently warned that public sector groups have a short time to settle wage negotiations, as the Government would not be facilitating aspects of the current wage payments in the upcoming financial year.

 

However, the teachers maintain that the Government’s wage offer must be reviewed.

 

A teacher at the institution said she and her colleagues are being treated as second-class citizens.

She also expressed concern over the JTA’s handling of the situation.

Meantime, People’s National Party (PNP) Chairman for region 5, Kern Spencer said he stands firmly with the teachers in their quest for a better wage offer.

 

Mr Spencer said the issue was discussed at a recent PNP Regional Executive Council meeting.

 

He described the situation as heartbreaking to be reminded of the difficulties teachers face in settling wages.

 

Noting that educators play a critical role in society’s development, Mr Spencer said it is disgraceful that they have to wait for so long to get the salary they deserve.

 

 

Security Minister commends security forces for continued success in disrupting illegal gun trade, following seizure in St James yesterday

 

Teachers at the St Elizabeth Technical High School who staged a sit-in this morning (March 3) are accusing the Jamaica Teachers Association (JTA) of poor lobbying on their behalf.

 

The placard-bearing teachers who wore black clothing on Jamaica Day say they are rejecting the Government’s wage offer.

 

Finance Minister Dr Nigel Clarke recently warned that public sector groups have a short time to settle wage negotiations, as the Government would not be facilitating aspects of the current wage payments in the upcoming financial year.

 

However, the teachers maintain that the Government’s wage offer must be reviewed.

 

A teacher at the institution said she and her colleagues are being treated as second-class citizens.

She also expressed concern over the JTA’s handling of the situation.

Meantime, People’s National Party (PNP) Chairman for region 5, Kern Spencer said he stands firmly with the teachers in their quest for a better wage offer.

 

Mr Spencer said the issue was discussed at a recent PNP Regional Executive Council meeting.

 

He described the situation as heartbreaking to be reminded of the difficulties teachers face in settling wages.

 

Noting that educators play a critical role in society’s development, Mr Spencer said it is disgraceful that they have to wait for so long to get the salary they deserve.

 

 

Scores of commuters in St Ann and Clarendon left stranded this morning, following another protest over bad roads and insufficient water supply; MP promises to address issues

 

Teachers at the St Elizabeth Technical High School who staged a sit-in this morning (March 3) are accusing the Jamaica Teachers Association (JTA) of poor lobbying on their behalf.

 

The placard-bearing teachers who wore black clothing on Jamaica Day say they are rejecting the Government’s wage offer.

 

Finance Minister Dr Nigel Clarke recently warned that public sector groups have a short time to settle wage negotiations, as the Government would not be facilitating aspects of the current wage payments in the upcoming financial year.

 

However, the teachers maintain that the Government’s wage offer must be reviewed.

 

A teacher at the institution said she and her colleagues are being treated as second-class citizens.

She also expressed concern over the JTA’s handling of the situation.

Meantime, People’s National Party (PNP) Chairman for region 5, Kern Spencer said he stands firmly with the teachers in their quest for a better wage offer.

 

Mr Spencer said the issue was discussed at a recent PNP Regional Executive Council meeting.

 

He described the situation as heartbreaking to be reminded of the difficulties teachers face in settling wages.

 

Noting that educators play a critical role in society’s development, Mr Spencer said it is disgraceful that they have to wait for so long to get the salary they deserve.

 

 

Education Minister describes conduct of teacher captured on video issuing death threats to student as unprofessional and inexcusable

 

Teachers at the St Elizabeth Technical High School who staged a sit-in this morning (March 3) are accusing the Jamaica Teachers Association (JTA) of poor lobbying on their behalf.

 

The placard-bearing teachers who wore black clothing on Jamaica Day say they are rejecting the Government’s wage offer.

 

Finance Minister Dr Nigel Clarke recently warned that public sector groups have a short time to settle wage negotiations, as the Government would not be facilitating aspects of the current wage payments in the upcoming financial year.

 

However, the teachers maintain that the Government’s wage offer must be reviewed.

 

A teacher at the institution said she and her colleagues are being treated as second-class citizens.

She also expressed concern over the JTA’s handling of the situation.

Meantime, People’s National Party (PNP) Chairman for region 5, Kern Spencer said he stands firmly with the teachers in their quest for a better wage offer.

 

Mr Spencer said the issue was discussed at a recent PNP Regional Executive Council meeting.

 

He described the situation as heartbreaking to be reminded of the difficulties teachers face in settling wages.

 

Noting that educators play a critical role in society’s development, Mr Spencer said it is disgraceful that they have to wait for so long to get the salary they deserve.