Historical Achievements (1979 – 1986)

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Historical Achievements

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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