Public sector teachers on high alert

Public sector teachers are on high alert as the Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA) says it is yet to get a new date from the Finance Ministry to continue wage negotiations.

The Association has been tight-lipped whether there will be normality at schools on Monday after its Central Executive voted that action be taken to pressure the Government to improve its wage offer. 

According to JTA President Doran Dixon, the members are in wait-and-see mode.

The Finance Ministry has invited the Association to a meeting on Friday however, Dixon says this will not be possible as the JTA will be holding meetings.

Education Minister Ronald Thwaites has called for teachers to reconsider protest action as it will cause disruptions in the school system.