- CETAG resists salary freeze, intensifies strike.
- Association denies receiving arrears for Book and Research Allowance.
- Students can't take exams if they miss lectures for over 21 days.
- CETAG's strike is legal, will continue until concerns are addressed.
The Colleges of Education Teachers Association (CETAG) has vowed to resist any attempts to freeze its members’ salaries, intensifying its indefinite strike until the arbitral award and negotiated service conditions are implemented.
CETAG insists its strike is legal and accuses the National Labour Commission of misinforming the public about its actions. The Association denies claims that its members have received arrears for the Book and Research Allowance for the 2022/2023 academic year.
Academic activities at Colleges of Education nationwide have come to a halt since CETAG began its strike in June, protesting the government’s delay in implementing the arbitral award and negotiated service conditions.
Speaking at a news conference in Kumasi, CETAG President Prince Obeng-Himang stated that members will remain on strike until all outstanding concerns are addressed. He cautioned that any attempt to illegally freeze salaries would lead to legal action, as the strike is a legitimate response to the government’s delay in implementing the arbitral award and negotiated service conditions.
CETAG refuted allegations that its members are conducting quizzes and tests for students during the strike, clarifying that students cannot take examinations if they forfeit lectures/classes for more than 21 days. The Association advised students, principals, and affiliate universities to respect this policy and warned of legal action against any violations.
CETAG debunked misinformation spread by GTEC and some college principals, emphasizing that no arrears have been paid and that affiliate universities cannot conduct quizzes and examinations without lectures.
The Association reiterated its commitment to the strike, warning that any attempt to illegally freeze salaries would be met with legal action, and emphasizing that Ghana is a country governed by the rule of law.
