Cabinet has approved a recommendation from Minister of Social Protection Amna Ally for the regularisation of the employment of sweepers/cleaners, particularly those attached to public schools, Minister of State Joseph Harmon said yesterday.
Harmon told a post-Cabinet press briefing that it is hoped that this will bring an end to “this sorry situation,” which has been affecting sweepers/cleaners for quite some time.
The payment and conditions of service of sweepers and cleaners in public schools have been longstanding issues. Last month, the Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) condemned government for what was described as an uncaring and unkind approach to the matter.
