The GTU yesterday applied to the High Court for an order of mandamus mandating the government to engage in collective bargaining from 2019 to 2023 and it also wants disclosure of correspondence with the Ministry of Education on the subject.
In the latest twist to a confrontation which saw a four-week-long strike by teachers, the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) is seeking a variety of reliefs. It is unclear when the matter will be heard by the court. A related case is due to be heard again on March 20th.
In addition to the order for collective bargaining, the GTU is seeking an order that Saddam Hussain, Chief Executive Officer, and Shannielle Hoosein-Outar, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education be held in contempt of court for unwillingness and bad faith for refusing to discuss collective bargaining for the period 2019-2023
