The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) remains steadfast in its indefinite strike, defying directives to halt the industrial action.
The strike, declared on June 14, protests the government’s delay in implementing the National Labour Commission’s Arbitral Award Orders and negotiated service conditions.
CETAG demands payment for additional duties performed in 2022 and equal allowances with public universities, in line with agreed-upon rates.
The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) has ordered CETAG to call off the strike, labeling it an act of bad faith given the government’s efforts to address their grievances.
However, CETAG president Prince Obeng-Himah maintains that the association has not erred, citing the legal basis for the strike under the labour act and the 1992 constitution.
Obeng-Himah urges members to rally behind leadership and continue the strike until the government complies with their demands.
As the strike continues, academic activities across colleges of education remain halted, leaving students in limbo.
The stalemate between CETAG and the government persists, with no clear resolution in sight.
The FWSC’s directive has been dismissed by CETAG, which insists on its legal right to strike.
The situation highlights the ongoing tensions between the government and teacher unions over service conditions and compensation.
