Western Region teacher unions reaffirm strike over unpaid allowances and promotion concerns

The unions cite delays in negotiations for a new collective agreement, failure to automatically place newly promoted teachers on their appropriate salary scales, and the non-implementation of the deprived area allowance among the issues behind the industrial action.

The leadership of the three major pre-tertiary teacher unions in the Western Region has reaffirmed its commitment to the ongoing strike, directing members to remain away from work until further notice.” The teacher further cautioned the affected colleagues to stop teaching before the unions are forced to take further action.