The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) is currently holding an emergency meeting to discuss their ongoing industrial action, which has entered its second week. The strike, which began on June 14, has seen teachers in all 46 public colleges of education nationwide lay down their tools, demanding better working conditions and remuneration packages.
The strike was triggered by the government’s delay in implementing the National Labour Commission’s (NLC) Arbitral Award Orders and negotiated service conditions. CETAG is seeking the payment of one month’s salary to each member for additional duties performed in 2022, as well as the application of agreed rates of allowances payable to public universities to deserving CETAG members.
According to the leadership of CETAG, the strike aims to put pressure on the government to fulfill these commitments. However, the prolonged industrial action has interrupted the academic calendar, leaving students anxiously waiting for the resumption of classes.
The emergency meeting, currently underway, is reviewing strategies and evaluating next steps. The outcome of this meeting will determine the future of the strike and the fate of the academic calendar.
