Guyana: Gov't, GTU reach agreement over salary increases for teachers

The Guyana Teachers' Union yesterday said it had reached an agreement with the Ministry of Education for a three-year salary increase that also includes several non-salary benefits for teachers.

GTU President Dr Mark Lyte and the second Vice President, Julian Cambridge, signed the agreement with the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Shannielle Hoosein-Outar, and Chief Education Officer Saddam Hussain.

Mr Lyte said the increases are 10 per cent this year,  8 per cent in 2025, and 9 per cent the following year.