CABINET has approved the revised wages for teachers, following ratification of the agreement between the Chief Personnel Officer (CPO) and the TT Unified Teachers Association (TTUTA) for the period October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2023.

Former TTUTA president Martin Lum Kin and the CPO settled on a five per cent increase prior to the general election. New TTUTA head Crystal Ashe recently expressed concern that their salaries were not adjusted by January. He had threatened to lead a mass rally if the settlement was not approved by Cabinet.

In a media release on January 26, the Ministry of Education confirmed that all relevant documentation for the wage settlement has been finalised.