The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has revealed that the government has paid the outstanding research and book allowances owed to members of the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG).
However, some CETAG members who spoke to Coleman Publications disputed this claim, stating that they have not received any payments yet.
GTEC Director-General, Professor Ahmed Jinapor, made this revelation during the investiture of Professor Prince Boateng as the new Principal of Ada College of Education.
He stated that GTEC is working with the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission to ensure all staff are placed on the appropriate scheme.
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Despite this announcement, some CETAG members who spoke with Coleman Publications confirmed that they have not received any payments or official communication from the Ministry purporting such a payment. They are still anticipating these payments.
However, CETAG maintains that even if such an allowance is paid, it is only a small part of their grievances.
The association insists that all their demands must be addressed before they will return to the classroom.
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Meanwhile, the National Labour Commission (NLC) is set to head to court on Thursday to seek an injunction to halt the CETAG strike.
CETAG has also stated that, for the meantime, they have not received any injunction notice and maintain that their strike is legal.
They further argue that the NLC should focus on pressuring the government to address their demands rather than targeting CETAG.
