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Teachers on Alert Over Pay Dispute | Bahamas News
Teachers in The Bahamas are on the brink of industrial action as the Bahamas Union of Teachers puts over 1,400 members on alert over stalled pay negotiations. Demanding a 20% salary increase over three years, the union says the government keeps resubmitting rejected offers, while school administrators recently walked out — putting the entire education system under pressure. Education Minister Chester Cooper urges calm, warning that students bear the brunt of any disruption, while also acknowledging teachers’ right to fair compensation and their critical role in shaping future generations…
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