FWSC denies CEO said striking teachers’ salaries will be deducted

The engagement forms part of the formal process initiated by government to address the concerns of the three unions following the commencement of their nationwide strike on Monday, September 28, 2026.

Speaking after the meeting, Dr Smith-Graham said the discussions would be reconvened at a later date to allow the Commission to undertake further consultations on the demands and engage relevant stakeholders before negotiations resume.

FWSC engages teacher unions The Commission on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, engaged the leadership of the three teacher unions as part of efforts to resolve the outstanding issues.