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St Lucia Teachers Salary Dispute: Teachers Blast Government Over Broken Promises

Graduates from Sir Arthur Lewis Community College demand timely salary adjustments, accusing the government of failing to honor their qualifications

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December 6, 2024 - Updated on December 7, 2024
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  • 1. Transparency in Question
  • 2. Educators Highlight Ongoing Financial Strain
  • 3. Equity and Retention at Risk
  • 4. No Government Response Yet
  • 5. Educators Fear Long-Term Consequences

A St Lucia Teachers Salary Dispute Intensifies as Educators Call Out Government Delays and Demand Fair Compensation for Their Qualifications.

CASTRIES, St Lucia (Dec. 6, 2024) — A St Lucia Teachers’ Salary Dispute has erupted, with newly graduated educators accusing the government of failing to honor promised pay raises after they earned advanced qualifications. The dispute has left teachers in financial limbo, sparking widespread frustration across the education sector.

In a strongly worded letter addressed to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Kendal Kohdra, the 2024 graduates outlined their grievances and called for an urgent review of the salary adjustment policy. The teachers highlighted a lack of transparency, ongoing financial strain, and the government’s failure to recognize their enhanced qualifications.


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Transparency in Question

The St Lucia teachers allege that during their enrollment in 2020, no mention was made of a policy delaying salary upgrades following graduation. The changes, they say, were quietly implemented by this current Philip J Pierre administration while they were still completing their degrees.

“We were not made fully aware of the restrictions placed upon our salaries or the lengthy waiting period for consideration,” the letter states. “Had this information been clearly communicated, we would have been better equipped to make informed decisions regarding our financial and professional futures.”

The letter also reveals that the Ministry was informed of the program’s commencement and the enrolled students before classes began, yet no adjustments were made to align the policy with the educators’ professional advancement.

Sir Arthur Lewis Community College campus, home to graduates central to the St Lucia Teachers Salary Dispute, with its iconic sign on display
Sir Arthur Lewis Community College campus, home to graduates central to the St Lucia Teachers Salary Dispute, with its iconic sign on display

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Educators Highlight Ongoing Financial Strain

Many of the affected teachers have served in the profession for four to eight years, with some never receiving their August salaries. This, coupled with the cost of obtaining their degrees, has placed severe financial pressure on them.

“We made sacrifices to fulfill the Ministry’s mandate for advanced qualifications,” the petition notes, “but the financial strain has been immense.”

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The group contends that their degrees, earned from the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College, improve teaching quality and student outcomes, making the delayed compensation even more unjustifiable.

“Tuition fees for our degrees exceeded our salaries per semester,” the teachers added, emphasizing the difficulty of meeting financial obligations while waiting for promised adjustments.


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Equity and Retention at Risk

The petition argues that in most professions, earning advanced qualifications leads to immediate salary adjustments, recognizing their value to the workplace. The teachers are calling for an exception to the policy, saying it would reflect fairness and bolster motivation in a field where retention is critical.

“A timely salary adjustment would serve as an affirmation of the value of the profession and encourage the continued development of highly skilled educators,” the letter states.

St Lucia Teachers Salary Dispute-Urgent Request from 2024 GraduatesDownload

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No Government Response Yet

The Ministry of Education has yet to respond to the petition. Attempts to reach officials for comment have been unsuccessful. The teachers emphasized their willingness to meet with stakeholders to discuss the matter further, urging swift action to address both their financial concerns and broader issues of equity within St Lucia’s education sector.


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Educators Fear Long-Term Consequences

Graduates warn that the delays may have long-term consequences for teacher motivation and retention, with many questioning whether their dedication to professional development is being undervalued.

With the Ministry of Education remaining silent, tensions are mounting. The teachers insist that addressing the St Lucia Teachers Salary Dispute is essential for maintaining the credibility of the education system and ensuring a motivated workforce.

Stay with Unitedpac St. Lucia News for updates on this developing story.

Tags: Saint Lucia government accountabilitySir Arthur Lewis Community CollegeSt Lucia Education SystemSt Lucia Labour Party historySt lucia newsSt Lucia news updatesSt Lucia Teachers Salary DisputeTeacher Compensation IssuesTeacher Salary Adjustment

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