The Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) has tabled a multi-year proposal to the government for discussion and it envisages a 39.5% salary increase for teachers for 2024.
The union and the Ministry of Education met on Thursday for a new round of talks and a joint statement after the meeting said that it was “productive and constructive” and both parties were “satisfied with the outcome”. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 25th.
The GTU’s proposed memorandum of agreement highlights the terms and conditions of employment for teachers and teacher educators for 2024 to 2026 and addresses various issues affecting teachers, including salaries, non-salaried benefits, duty-free concessions, scholarships, and welfare matters.