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MLSS PR Unit June 2, 2023

Normality to Return to Public School System on Monday following Labour Ministry Intervention

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Communication Unit

1F North Street, Kingston

Tel: (876) 967-5484

Fax: (876) 948-2831

Friday, May 26, 2023

 

Normality to Return to Public School System on Monday following Labour Ministry Intervention

 

 

Following reports of Industrial Action by teachers in Government Administered schools yesterday, the Ministry of Labour and Social Security convened an emergency Conciliation Meeting between the Ministry of Education and Youth and the Jamaica Teachers’ Association at its North Street office today, Friday, May 26, 2023.

Arising from the meeting the parties have agreed to a resumption of normality, and all public schools are expected to resume normal operations on, Monday, May 29, 2023.

The parties have further agreed to continue talks with the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service on Tuesday, May 30, 2023.

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security continues to monitor the situation.

 

 

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