BNTU says 130+ Teachers Have Not Been Paid 

The Belize National Teachers Union (BNTU) fired off a press release this morning, saying that more than 130 teachers have not received their September salary. “Many of our teachers were upset to find their hard-earned monthly compensation, which was to be paid in full late last week, was not deposited to their accounts,” the statement said.

The BNTU says that this issue has become an unfortunate and familiar problem, despite the Union’s efforts to raise concerns well in advance. According to the BNTU, some of the affected teachers have not been paid for four to five months. It says that these names have been shared with Chief Education Officer Yolanda Gongora and her team since July.

“We can report, however, that we have been able to reach Acting Prime Minister, Hon. Cordel Hyde, who has immediately stepped in to ensure that this matter is seriously addressed and that our teachers are paid by Friday of this week.”