Labour expert Austin Gamey has weighed in on the ongoing strike by the Colleges of Education Teachers Association (CETAG), declaring it a legal action. In an exclusive interview with our labour correspondent, Daniel Opoku, Gamey urged the employer to implement the ruling of the National Labour Commission to address the grievances of the striking CETAG members.
Gamey expressed concern over the employer’s decision not to abide by the Labour Commission’s directive, stressing that the workers are tired and frustrated. He emphasized that the strike is a legal one, and the Commission should either enforce the award or direct the employer to implement it.
Gamey dismissed claims that CETAG has taken an entrenched position on their demands, explaining that the association patiently went through the negotiation process and compulsory arbitration with the employer. He noted that CETAG’s efforts culminated in the Labour Commission’s order, which the employer must implement.
Professor Atintono, President of Principals of Colleges of Education, lamented the strike’s impact on academic work, stating that lectures have halted, and students are resorting to independent studies. The strike has entered its second week, with no signs of resolution, leaving students and teachers in a state of uncertainty.
Gamey’s call for the employer to implement the Labour Commission’s ruling has added pressure on the government to resolve the impasse. As the strike continues, concerns are growing about the long-term effects on the education sector and the welfare of teachers and students alike.
