BNTU Plans Meetings Over Delayed Teacher Salaries
The Belize National Teachers’ Union (BNTU) has announced a series of meetings to address ongoing concerns regarding delayed increments, allowances, and salary upgrades for its members.
Following an emergency meeting held by the BNTU Council of Management in Belmopan on December 3, the union leadership shared updates and a proposed way forward. Chief Education Officer Yolanda Gongora participated virtually, providing an update on the Ministry of Education’s efforts to address the backlog and outlining key challenges.
To ensure transparency and member involvement, the BNTU has scheduled two events:
- Virtual General Membership Meeting
- Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2024
- Time: 5:45 PM
- Platform: Zoom (link to be shared via chat groups)
- Face-to-Face General Membership Meeting
- Date: Thursday, December 5, 2024
- Time: 1:00 PM
- Venue: Simultaneous meetings across all branches (details to be provided via chat groups)
The meetings aim to provide members with insights from the Chief Education Officer, facilitate clarity through a question-and-answer session, and enable informed decision-making on future actions.
The BNTU says that the delays are unacceptable and called on its members to stand firm in demanding systemic changes to ensure timely compensation. “We must no longer be begging for what is rightfully ours. It is time for us to demand accountability,” stated the Council of Management in its memorandum.
Members are encouraged to participate actively and respectfully in the scheduled events.
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