Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo referred to supporters of the nationwide teachers’ strike as relics, sparking a strong response from the General Secretary of the Guyana Trades Union Congress. The General Secretary’s retort to the Vice President’s comments was notably sharp, indicating a heated exchange between government officials and labor leaders over the ongoing strike. This back-and-forth underscores the tensions surrounding the teachers’ demands and the government’s stance on the issue.Travis Chase has the details in his report.
