Staff Shortages Delay Salary Arrears Payments for Teachers
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Updated Nov 1
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What happened
The Trinidad and Tobago Unified Teachers’ Association reports that over 150 teachers, including retirees, are still awaiting salary arrears owed for the 2020-2023 period. Ashe, the TTUTA president, acknowledged that staff shortages and vacant positions at the Ministry of Education affected payment processing. The Education Minister stated that the ministry had already disbursed 95 per cent of backpay payments to active teachers.
From cnc3.co.tt
Why it matters
The delays affect the timely disbursement of public sector salaries and backpay. Ashe noted that clerks at the Ministry of Education have been working overtime to process the outstanding payments.
From cnc3.co.tt
Who's involved
- AshePresident of the Trinidad and Tobago Unified Teachers’ Association (TTUTA)