The GTU yesterday rejected the government’s multi-year package for teachers which included a 10% hike for this year amid signs of a deep division in the union
Coretta McDonald, General Secretary of the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU), confirmed in an interview with Stabroek News that the union has officially rejected the Government’s offer of a 10% salary increase for teachers. McDonald described the proposed package as “not good for all teachers,” highlighting significant dissatisfaction with the offer.
The rejection was announced following a negotiations meeting held yesterday between the GTU and the Ministry of Education. During the discussions, proposals for salary increases over the next three years were presented, with the Govern-ment offering 10% for 2024, 9% for 2025, and 8% for 2026. McDonald emphasized that these increases, when adjusted for taxes, do not adequately address the financial challenges faced by teachers.