10 Feb 2024 | 10:50 AM UTC
Guyana: Teachers strike ongoing nationwide as of Feb. 10 /update 1
Nationwide indefinite teacher's strike is ongoing in Guyana as of Feb. 10. Further protests are likely.
Teachers affiliated with the Guyana Teacher's Union (GTU) are continuing an indefinite nationwide strike as of Feb. 10; the action started on Feb. 5. Participants are demanding government action over various issues, including better wages and working conditions. Protests have recently been held in various locations including near the Minister of Education's office on Brickdam Street in Georgetown and near education department offices in downtown Linden.
Disruptions to educational services are likely. Further teacher protests near government buildings and schools are likely. Heightened security and localized transport and business disruptions are possible around protest sites.
Plan for disruptions to schools. Exercise caution near pickets. Plan for possible localized transport disruptions near protests. Plan accordingly for increased absenteeism among employees who are the parents or guardians of school-aged children.
