Region Two teachers continue to strike but opted to stay at home yesterday and will do so again today.
This was confirmed by Sports Chairman of the Guyana Teachers Union (GTU) South, Martin Samaroo. He said that teachers in Region Two will continue to join the Guyana Teachers Union in calling for “collective bargaining” and a review in teachers’ salaries. He added that it is the seventh day teachers are staying away from the classroom.
When asked why he is joining in the fight, Samaroo said it is for all teachers to get a better salary especially with the high cost of living. He said that he is ensuring that he is out with the teachers and declared that no matter what, the teachers in Region Two will not give up. He noted that although the Ministry of Education (MoE) has threatened to cut teachers’ salaries, Region Two teachers stand in solidarity with the GTU.
