Guyanese teachers resume strike, ministry criticizes GTU’s tactics

The Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) has reiterated its demand for a blanket 20 percent salary increase for teachers, stipulating this as a key condition for halting the ongoing nationwide strike.

This demand was among five proposals presented by the GTU to the Ministry of Education during recent conciliation talks held on May 13 and 14.

Negotiation challenges and union strategies

The union has expressed its commitment to ensuring that teachers will not face any backlash for participating in the protests.

Moreover, the GTU proposed a structured timeline for salary negotiations, suggesting a six-week period for discussions to resume once teachers return to work.