Teachers Protest for Fair Wages on Independence Day

As the nation celebrated Independence Day, a group of teachers from the Stann Creek District stood in silent demonstration at BTL Park in Dangriga Town. They demanded fair wages amid rising inflation.

They were joined in support by second-year primary education students.

Images of the demonstration show teachers holding placards that said, “Salaries minus increments plus inflation equal SUFFERING,” and “Bread gone up, egg gone up, cheese gone up… teachers’ salaries gone down.”

A participant told News 5, “Despite the government’s consistent declarations of a rapidly growing economy and historical prosperity, the reality for teachers is that they are still suffering having to survive on 2020 salaries in 2024 while inflation increases consistently.”

“The question still remains: When will teachers receive their 2021 and 2022 increments?” the participant added.