Teachers strike: You cannot negotiate while holding the other party in handcuffs – Austin Gamey

Labour consultant Austin Gamey has criticised the decision by pre-tertiary teacher unions to maintain their nationwide strike while negotiations with government are ongoing.

Speaking on JoyNews’ The Pulse, Mr Gamey said the unions should consider suspending the industrial action now that government has begun validating outstanding promotion claims and both sides are engaging in negotiations.

Mr Gamey likened the continued strike during negotiations to holding the other party in handcuffs while demanding further action.