The TT Unified Teachers' Association (TTUTA) has written to the Ministry of Education and Minister of Finance seeking clarification on when a negotiated five per cent wage increase for the period October 1, 2020, to September 30, 2023, would be implemented.

A November 25 release signed by newly appointed president Crystal Ashe said TTUTA first wrote to the Ministry of Education, which indicated it is awaiting formal instructions from the Ministry of Finance. However, he said the association was assured that once a directive was given, the required processing would begin immediately. Given this information, Ashe said a letter was also sent to the Minister of Finance demanding a clear timeline for the payments to be made. He added that members would be informed once it issues guidance.

"Educators deserve transparency and timely information, and the Association continues to advocate vigorously on behalf of all members to ensure matters are clarified without further delay," Ashe said.