The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has reaffirmed its decision to continue its industrial action, despite appeals from various stakeholders to reconsider its demands.
This resolution was made during a National Council meeting held on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, following a stakeholders’ meeting on Friday, January 3, 2025, with the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC).
During the GTEC meeting, CETAG was urged to reconsider certain aspects of its strike, particularly those not directly related to teaching.
However, after thorough deliberation on January 7, the Council unanimously decided that the strike would proceed as initially declared until all outstanding payments are received by its members.
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In a notice sighted by Coleman Publications, the National Council declared, “CETAG will continue the strike in the manner stated in our earlier declaration to all stakeholders until all monies are paid into our accounts.”
The Council also directed the National Executive Officer (NEO) to issue a follow-up communication to all zones and locals through their respective chairpersons, reiterating the core demands of the strike and calling for members to remain resolute and adhere to its guidelines.
The statement further emphasized, “For the avoidance of doubt, the Council has directed NEO to write a follow-up letter to all zones and locals through their chairpersons to reiterate the demands of the strike, and admonished all members to stay resolute and abide by the tenets of the strike.”
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Meanwhile, Colleges of Education are scheduled to begin their 2024/2025 academic year activities on January 13, 2025.
This continuation of the strike raises concerns about the potential impact on the academic calendar and the education of the trainees.
CETAG’s demands include the full payment of all outstanding allowances and other items as stipulated in the NLC’s Compulsory Arbitration Award.
Undoubtedly, the ongoing strike will lead to a significant disruption in the academic activities of Colleges of Education across the country if not resolved soon.
The Teacher Trainees’ Association of Ghana has also added its voice to the ongoing dispute.
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They have urged the government and other relevant stakeholders to engage in further negotiations with CETAG to find a resolution to the impasse and ensure a smooth start to the academic year.