The Antigua and Barbuda Union of Teachers (ABUT) has announced that its members will continue their industrial action for a third consecutive day today, Friday. According to union president Casroy Charles Jnr., the action will involve a sit-in, with teachers reporting to work but refraining from teaching. He clarified that this should not be classified as a strike.
The union is pressing for the payment of outstanding amounts owed to teachers following a re-classification exercise, which saw around 300 educators moved to different salary brackets.
Sharon Kelsick, ABUT’s General Secretary, noted that the industrial action has severely affected school operations, leaving principals and assistant principals to manage the schools in most instances. Kelsick expressed disappointment over the situation, stressing that students are missing out on their education due to the ongoing action.
Meanwhile, Director of Education Clare Browne stated that the Ministry of Education is working diligently to resolve the issue and urged teachers to engage with their students. Browne mentioned that of the 300 teachers involved, 297 have been paid, with only three payments still pending. He highlighted one case where the treasury claims payment was made, but the teacher in question has not received it.
The continuing industrial action has disrupted the academic schedule, leaving students without a full week of instruction and creating serious challenges for the education system.
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“Urge teachers to engage their students..,”says the Director. Does this man really listen to himself? He,like so many other civil servants, seem to have overstayed their welcome and lost their usefulness.
How do they,”engage their students,” during a SITIN ,Mr. Director?
Pay the Teacher s, .
Since covid my child education has been messed with,
Along with other students.
Pls Teacher contribution is significant they shape us into the great people we are
All but three have been paid???? Well, if this is not professional thuggery then I don’t know what is. Time to install a better selection process when hiring “teachers”!
You arer the thug FAITHFUL NATION. alp lap dog, why you dont stop commenting, you sound fully dunce. Which hole did you crawl out from.
These brave teachers should be supported by everyone. All power to them. And if they win a raise, it makes it easier for all other industries to demand a raise. Let the PM forgo some of his millions to pay our hardworking teachers
Wah happin to de Alfa Nero money? Wah dem use it pan?
@Faithful Nation, that’s three teachers too many. The director has been known to lie,just like ALL ALP folks,none better than the DAWG. Guess you’re not paying attention. The government made promises and did not keep them.