The Antigua and Barbuda Union of Lecturers (ABUT) and the federal government have inked a collective bargaining settlement, heralding a 14 per cent wage enhance for educators.
The settlement, spanning the years 2018 to 2024, delineates clear expectations concerning numerous sides of the educating occupation, starting from working circumstances to compensation.
An extended-awaited adjustment
The signed accord not solely addresses wage increments but in addition delves into essential features akin to advantages, working circumstances, and the rights of each lecturers and the union in navigating contractual disagreements.
Of notable significance is the supply stipulating that the wage hike can be retroactive, relationship again to 2018.
The preliminary installment, comprising 5 p.c, was disbursed in 2018, whereas the remaining 9 p.c got here into impact as of January this yr.
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A decade within the making
This growth marks the primary complete collective bargaining settlement between the 2 events since November 2008.
Casroy Charles, President of the Union, expressed heartfelt appreciation to all stakeholders concerned in reaching this pivotal juncture.
He significantly recommended the efforts of the previous govt members for laying the groundwork, lauded Dr. Colin Greene for his adept negotiation expertise, and acknowledged the unwavering assist of the membership.
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Reclassification of salaries
In tandem with the current wage adjustment, negotiations are nearing fruition concerning the long-standing request for the reclassification of salaries.
This impending reclassification holds promise for extra increments tailor-made to particular person job classes, with a retroactive impact from January.