Academic activities in colleges of education have been disrupted as the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) remains on strike, refusing to heed calls to end the industrial action.
The strike, which was declared indefinite on June 14, is a result of the government’s delay in implementing the National Labour Commission’s Arbitral Award Orders and negotiated service conditions. Among CETAG’s demands are the payment of one month’s salary for additional duties performed in 2022 and the application of agreed rates of allowances similar to those paid to public universities.
In response to the strike, the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) has instructed CETAG to call off the strike immediately. The Commission criticized CETAG for their decision to strike at a crucial time, describing it as an act of bad faith considering the government’s efforts to address their concerns.
Despite the directive from FWSC, CETAG has vowed to continue the strike, with the President of CETAG, Prince Obeng-Himah, asserting that the association has not violated any laws. He emphasized that the law is on their side and called on members to stand in solidarity until the government meets their demands.
The ongoing strike has left 46 public colleges of education affected, with no resolution in sight as both parties remain at odds. Supporters of CETAG are encouraged to rally behind the leadership as the strike continues.
