Three major teacher unions, the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and the Coalition of Concerned Teachers (CCT), have expressed serious concern over the government’s failure to address their longstanding grievances, warning that continued inaction could disrupt industrial peace.
In a press release, the unions outlined several unfulfilled commitments from the Collective Agreement signed on May 24, 2024.
These include the initiation of negotiations on the Deprived Area Allowance by the Education Minister within a month of signing the agreement, resolving promotions from Deputy Director (DD) to Director II (DII) and Director I (DI) by September 2024, and collaboration between the Ghana Education Service (GES) and the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) to correct salary disparities for DD and below within the GES.
Additionally, the unions called for the delivery of TM1 laptops to all teachers who had their money deducted, with a new deadline set for August 31, 2024.
The unions also highlighted other significant issues, such as 12 months of arrears for Tier-2 deductions, delays in upgrading, challenges with reinstatement, and rank reduction within the Public Services Commission (PSC).
The unions have urged the GES, the Ministry of Education, and other relevant authorities to address these issues by Monday, September 16, 2024, warning that failure to do so will compel them to determine their next course of action.
The press release was signed by Thomas T. Musah, General Secretary of GNAT; Angel Cabonu, President of NAGRAT; and King Ali Awudu, President of CCT-GH, underscoring the urgency of the situation.
