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5% Wage Increase for Teachers Rejected by the JTA Following 5 Year Wage Freeze

A five per cent wage increase from the government has been rejected by The Jamaica Teacher’s Association, JTA. 

The JTA is also threatening disruption in the new term if the offer is not increased.

President of the JTA, Doran Dixon, said the offer was discussed over the weekend by the Association’s General Council and it deemed the offer as unacceptable.

Mr. Dixon says the offer was rejected out of hand by the members and suggested that if a better offer isn’t made in the week then a smooth start for the term after the holidays cannot be guaranteed.

  

Mr. Dixon said the JTA previously indicated to the Finance Ministry that a five percent offer would not be accepted.

Is a 5 per cent wage increase too low for Jamaica’s teacher’s following a five year wage freeze? Share your thoughts in the comments.

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Source: RJR News

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