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Guyana Teachers Mull Strike Action
24 Feb
Summary
- GTU may strike if promotion concerns aren't addressed.
- Revised promotion criteria for 2026 are a key issue.
- Industrial action includes withholding services from schools.
The Guyana Teachers' Union (GTU) has indicated a readiness to engage in industrial action, possibly including a strike. This action is contingent on the Ministry of Education's response to the union's concerns regarding the 2026 senior promotion process and recently altered criteria for teacher promotions.
GTU President Coretta McDonald stated that if the Ministry does not engage by Wednesday, the union will likely advise its members to either not apply for promotions or to withhold their services. This would entail staying away from schools, a form of industrial action.
Before any strike, the GTU is required to follow established procedures, including informing the Ministry of Labour and requesting their mediation. These potential actions are part of the union's ongoing efforts, which have already included a day of protest and a press conference.
