General Secretary Ugwailubu Mowana

PNGTA yet to get Govt response

General Secretary Ugwailubu Mowana says he is expecting a response from the Chief Secretary to Government’s Office and relevant authorities over the 3 percent pay increase.

As of this afternoon, Mowana said Government authorities, including the Teachers Services Commission, are in discussion and will advise him of their response later.

Teachers' association anticipates response to demand

General Secretary Ugwailubu Mowana says the Chief Secretary to Government’s Office and other relevant Government authorities are expected to respond today following their demand on Friday.

On Friday, the PNGTA rejected the Government’s plan to pay teachers the promised 3 percent pay increase as fortnightly instalments with this schedule;