JTA says wage negotiations with Finance Ministry remain at a stalemate – IRIE Fm
August 7, 2026
Written byMarkelia Rumble
The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) says wage negotiations with the Finance Ministry remain at a stalemate after talks ended on Wednesday without an improved offer from the ministry.
JTA President Mark Malabver says the parties were unable to reach an agreement on the union’s 28-point claim.
He says negotiations will resume on Tuesday, August 11, at 2 p.m., when the union expects the ministry to make a new offer.
He adds that the JTA is not in a position to ask its members to continue exercising restraint during the negotiations.
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Mr. Malabver warns that if no acceptable offer is made next week, teachers may take action at the start of the new school year.
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