- CETAG has issued a strong stance against what it perceives as government overreach
- The association is prepared to take legal action against any attempt to withhold salaries
- CETAG insists on adherence to affiliate universities' attendance policies
The Colleges of Education Teachers Association (CETAG) has vowed to oppose any illegal attempts to halt its members’ salaries, pledging to escalate its indefinite strike until the implementation of the arbitral award and agreed service conditions.
CETAG asserts the legality of its strike and accuses the National Labour Commission of disseminating misinformation about its actions.
Furthermore, the Association denies allegations that its members have received arrears for the Book and Research Allowance for the 2022/2023 academic year.
Since commencing its strike in June, CETAG’s actions have halted academic operations across Colleges of Education nationwide, demanding prompt governmental action on the arbitral award and negotiated service conditions.
Speaking at a press conference in Kumasi, CETAG President Prince Obeng-Himang affirmed that the strike would persist until all outstanding issues are resolved.
He cautioned against any unlawful attempt to freeze salaries, stressing that such actions would prompt legal recourse, given that the strike is a lawful response to the government’s delays.
CETAG also clarified that its members are not conducting quizzes or tests during the strike and emphasized that students cannot be examined if they miss lectures for more than 21 days, in line with affiliate universities’ attendance policies.
The Association urged students, principals, and affiliate universities to respect these policies and warned of legal consequences for any violations.
CETAG emphasized that the strike was initiated through proper procedures and reiterated its determination to continue until the government fulfills all outstanding arbitration awards.
Finally, CETAG underscored its intolerance for any injustices against its members, asserting its commitment to upholding the rule of law in Ghana.
