Historical Achievements (1979 – 1986)
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1979
- Meeting at Mt. Hope Junior Secondary called by Frank B. Seepersad.
- The Steering Committee for the Unification of Teachers (COMFUT) was appointed.
- Nationwide signature campaign calling for Amendment of Education Act No. 1 of 1966. One Union for all teachers.
- TTUTA’s Constitution was adopted.
1980
- TTUTA registered as a Trade Union.
- 1st National Elections. Six (6) Officers elected on one man/one-vote system.
- Massive nation wide demonstrations and the picketing of Parliament.
- Announcement by Government that the Education Act (1966) would be amended.
1981
- Mass demonstrations in rejection of certain provisions of draft of second amendment.
- Act 1 of 1981 finally passed.
- Office opened at the Speedway Building, San Juan.
- The Certificate of Recognition was granted to TTUTA by Registration, Recognition and Certification Board.
1982
- ACOD mandates that six (6) Elected National Officers become full time Officers.
- The Introduction of the Group Health Plan and discounts at various firms.
- First full time Officer Appointed by the General Council.
1983
- Membership to Caribbean Union of Teachers (CUT) and World Confederation of Organisations of the Teaching Profession (WCOTP).
- Introduction of the Death Benefit.
1984
- First Tobago Officer elected as a full time Officer.
1985
- Purchase of Building for Head Office, Curepe.
- TTUTA Hosted the CUT Biennial Conference.
1986
- Securing of Scholarships at Cipriani Labour College (CLC).
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