Teacher Unions COLA Strike Update (Meeting with Govt)
Below is the update on the Teacher Unions COLA Strike Update (Meeting with Govt)
The information below was made public by the government after its last meeting with the striking teacher unions.
STATEMENT ISSUED AT THE END OF AN EMERGENCY MEETING BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT AND ORGANISED LABOUR
The Government, represented by the Ministers for Employment and Labour Relations, Finance,
Education and National Security on one hand; and Organised Labour on the other, held an Emergency Meeting on Friday 8th July 2022, at the Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations Conference Room on the afore-mentioned subject matter.
The Parties wish to state that:
1. Government has taken note of the demand by Organised Labour for 20% Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) in the light of the current economic conditions prevailing in the country
2. Government is committed to engaging Organised Labour to find a lasting solution to same
3. Govemment has appealed to the Teacher Unions to call off their ongoing industrial action.
In the light of the foregoing, the Parties have resolved to reconvene on Tuesday 12th July 2022 at 2pm, to begin negotiations on the demand by Organised Labour.
