The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has expressed frustration over the government’s failure to honour key provisions of the National Labour Commission’s (NLC) arbitration awards issued on May 2, 2023.
In a press statement dated December 16, 2024, CETAG called on the government to immediately address issues of staff migration and compensation for extra work done in 2022, warning of potential unrest if the situation remains unresolved.
CETAG members have long demanded the implementation of three critical NLC orders:
- Payment of a one-month salary as compensation for additional duties performed in 2022.
- Application of agreed public university rates to CETAG members.
- Commencement of the staff audit exercise implementation from January 1, 2023.
The association recalled their initial indefinite strike in August 2023 over the same unresolved issues. While they resumed work following assurances from the Vice President, the Ministers of Education and Labour, and other stakeholders, the government has yet to fulfil its commitments.
CETAG noted that the Vice President’s office and the Ministry of Education had promised to resolve all issues by October 30, 2024, including completing the migration of College of Education staff onto their affiliate university payrolls.
However, these promises remain unfulfilled, leaving educators frustrated and questioning the government’s commitment to their welfare.
The association emphasized the urgency of their demands, urging the government to act swiftly to prevent further disruptions in the country’s teacher education sector.
