JTA urging members to report school mergers, closures as it seeks updates from gov’t

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) says it is seeking information and clarification regarding schools being closed, merged and consolidated across the education system, action which it says is occurring without consultation with the union.

In a statement on Thursday, the JTA expressed concern about the lack of consultation despite the direct implications for the employment, professional status and conditions of service of its members.

“Information reaching the association indicates that some affected members are experiencing significant changes to their employment circumstances and professional status as a consequence of these arrangements,” it noted.