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JTA demands a seat at the table over school closures

From Jamaica Gleaner · () English

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  • Jamaica’s teachers’ union says the Government has not adequately consulted it about planned school closures and mergers.
  • JTA President La Sonja Harrison said at least 10 schools are expected to be merged or closed this academic term.

The Jamaica Teachers’ Association is demanding a role in discussions over school closures and mergers, saying the Government has not consulted the union adequately.

JTA President La Sonja Harrison said at least 10 schools are set to be merged or closed during the current academic term. She said the union still wants clarity on where the consolidation and closure process stands.

“We await where it is in the process of these consolidations and closures, that a conversation will be had with the union to represent our members,” Harrison told The Gleaner.

We await where it is in the process of these consolidations and closures, that a conversation will be had with the union to represent our members.

· La Sonja HarrisonThe Jamaica Teachers’ Association president called for consultation over planned school consolidations and closures.
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