The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has expressed frustration over the government’s failure to implement key provisions of the National Labour Commission’s (NLC) arbitration awards, which were issued on May 2, 2023.
In a press statement released on December 16, 2024, CETAG urged the government to promptly address issues related to staff migration and compensation for extra work performed in 2022, warning of possible unrest if the matter remains unresolved.
CETAG members have consistently called for the implementation of three critical NLC orders:
- Payment of a one-month salary as compensation for additional duties performed in 2022.
2. Application of agreed public university rates to CETAG members.
3. Commencement of the staff audit exercise implementation from January 1, 2023
The association reminded the public of their initial indefinite strike in August 2023 over the same unresolved issues. Although they returned to work after receiving assurances from the Vice President, the Ministers of Education and Labour, and other stakeholders, the government has yet to fulfill its commitments.
CETAG pointed out that both the Vice President’s office and the Ministry of Education had promised to address all issues by October 30, 2024, including the completion of the migration of College of Education staff onto the payrolls of their affiliated universities.
However, these promises remain unmet, leaving educators frustrated and questioning the government’s dedication to their welfare.
The association stressed the urgency of their demands, urging the government to take immediate action to avoid further disruptions in the country’s teacher education sector.
