Teachers reject latest Gov’t wage offer

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Politics

August 18, 2026

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TRELAWNY, Jamaica—Delegates of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) voted on Tuesday against the government’s latest wage offer.

Of the 213 votes cast, 155 voted against and 54 for. Four votes were rejected.

The votes took place on day two of the JTA’s 62nd Annual Conference being held at the Ocean Coral Springs Hotel in Trelawny.

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