The leadership of the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has officially announced its decision to embark on strike again. This decision comes as a response to the failure of several government bodies to meet their agreed obligations.
CETAG is calling for the protection of its members’ economic rights under the 1992 Constitution of Ghana, as well as the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651).
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The union feels compelled to take this action due to unaddressed concerns after agreements were made with the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations, Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), and the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission.
Key Reasons for the Strike
1. Unpaid Compensation: CETAG members who are owed the All-Year-Round compensation have not been paid.
2. No Evidence of Migration: The promised migration of CETAG members, as per the National Labour Commission’s (NLC) Compulsory Arbitration ruling, has not been shown.
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Despite numerous efforts and the agreement signed on 19th August 2024, these issues remain unresolved.
CETAG has made it clear that it will no longer tolerate any further delays in addressing its members’ concerns.
The union warns that if the situation is not resolved soon, all 46 colleges of education in Ghana will face an indefinite strike.
CETAG urges the Ministry to act quickly and ensure that these pressing concerns are resolved to avoid the disruption of academic activities across the country.
