JTA Industrial Action Postponed

Press Release From The JTA, August 28, 2025 

Mark Malabver, JTA President

The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) today, Friday, August 29, 2025, convened a meeting of its Action Committee, in keeping with the mandate given by the Annual Conference.  

At this meeting, it was confirmed that the Government of Jamaica has submitted a new offer to the Association. 

In light of this development, President Mark Malabver asked the Action Committee to place a pause on any industrial action it was contemplating at this time. This pause he said is intended to allow the offer to be tabled before the JTA’s Salaries and Conditions of Service Committee, where it will be carefully examined and deliberated upon. Following this process, a formal response will be submitted to the Ministry of Finance. 

The JTA wishes to emphasize, however, that this pause does not signal satisfaction. Rather, it represents the organisation’s ongoing commitment to a process of principled and constructive engagement, as we continue to advocate for fair and just treatment for Jamaica’s teachers. 

“We look forward to continuing the negotiations in good faith with  Government, with one clear and unwavering objective: to secure a salary package that reflects the true worth of our teachers as nation builders, and that acknowledges the sacrifice teachers make daily in shaping the future of Jamaica”. 

“The teachers of this country can rest assured that the JTA remains resolute in its mission. We will continue to stand firmly on your behalf, negotiating with strength, unity, and vision. Together, we remain committed to our motto—to Unite and Serve. 

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Editor's Note

The release said a pause was put on the industrial action. This gives the impression that the teachers were taking industrial action at this time, and they have now put a hold on the action. I need clarification on this matter.

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