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About BNTU

History

The Belize National Teachers’ Union (BNTU) is a legally registered and recognized union representing teachers and employed persons of educational institutions at all levels in the country of Belize.

Before July, 1970 there were two separate teachers organizations known as the British Honduras Union of Teachers’ (BHUT) and the Catholic Education Association (CEA).

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To be an organization of professional and trade union conscious workers that aspires for the best in educational standards

Guiding Principles and Core Values as a Union Member

Positive Representation

I will not willfully misrepresent my Union to the public.

Encourage Participation

I will encourage free participation of colleagues in my Union's affairs.

Active Participation

I will contribute actively to the programmes of my Union.

Adherence to Constitution

I will adhere to the Union's policies as laid down by my Union's Constitution and By-Laws, and as decided from time to time by constitutional means.

Service

I accept as my professional obligation, to serve my Union at the branch, national and international levels.

Professional Conduct

I recognize that a professional organization such as Belize National Teachers' Union must accept responsibility for the conduct of its members and I understand that my own conduct may be regarded as representative.

Our Mission

To maintain a strong and vibrant organization by ensuring maximum membership involvement , well-trained competent and enlightened leadership and appropriate human, financial  and physical support structures

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To improve the economic , professional and social wellbeing of members representing their just cause and securing acceptable terms and conditions

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We hire people with exceptional talents, abilities and potential, then create an environment where you can become the best.

Our Vision

Our clients’ needs are constantly changing, so we continually seek new and better ways to serve them. To do this, we are bringing new talent.

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We welcome and celebrate different perspectives to help our firm, our clients and our people achieve enduring results.

BNTU

We hire people with exceptional talents, abilities and potential, then create an environment where you can become the best.

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Affiliation

BNTU is affiliated to the following organizations:

Locally

 National Trade Union  Congress  of Belize (NTUCB) and by extension,  to the international Confederation of Free Trade Unions (ICFTU) its international affiliate

Regionally

Caribbean Union Of Teachers (CUT)

Internationally

Education International  whose headquarters is in Brussels, Belgium

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Administration

The highest attorney of the Union is the annual convention ,followed under the

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Aims & Objectives

To promote, within its competence , the educational interests of the country, and

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Funds

The Union drives most of its fund from the monthly dues of its members of which 60% of the dues goes to the central body

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Representation

Because of its strength, size and influence the BNTU is represented on a number of

Benefits and Services Acquired by BNTU for Teachers/Members

An upgrade Teachers’ Pension (Act) on par with that of the Public Service
Salaries upgrade on par with that of the Public Service based on the principle of Equal Pay for Equal Qualification, also considering years of experience.
Allowances
1. Rural (Hardship) Allowances
Category 1 - $200 per month
Category 2 - $120 per month
Category 3 - $100.00 per month
2. Commuting Allowances
3. Upgrading of House (Principals) - $300.00 (effective April 2013) and Responsibility Allowances (Principals & Vice- Principals – Primary Schools)
Vacation (Long) Leave – qualifying time reduced from 12 years to 9 years
Reduction of School Year from 40 to 38 weeks
Offer Summer Courses and Workshops
Improved Maternity Leave
Time-off for collections of salaries and transactions of business at the end of the month for teachers of rural areas
Transfer Grant
Intra-District - $600.00; Inter-District - $1,200.00 (If you are being transferred by Management)
Teacher Training Subsidy Grant
Associate Degree - $500.00
Bachelor Degree - $1,000.00
Loan Scheme (Revolving Fund) (Members only)
Death Fund
(Members only)
Scholarship to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Belize (Members only)
Calendar/Diary (Members only)
Members ID
(Members only)
Group Life & Health Insurance (Sagicor) (Members only)
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Membership Dues

Payscale 1 - 8

$ 18

monthly

Also includes Auxiliary Staff such as Secretary, Bursar, Janitors, Librarians, etc.
  • Dues: $12.00
  • Building Fund: $3.00
  • Death Fund: $2.00
  • Strike Fund: $1.00
Payscale 9 and Above

$ 20

monthly

Also includes Auxiliary Staff such as Secretary, Bursar, Janitors, Librarians, etc.
  • Dues: $14.00
  • Building Fund: $3.00
  • Death Fund: $2.00
  • Strike Fund: $1.00
Pensioners

$ 54

annually

Those who retire and wish to continue being a member of the Union.
  • Dues: $30.00
  • Death Fund: $24.00


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