CETAG Vows to Resist Illegal Salary Freeze Amid Ongoing Strike

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The Colleges of Education Teachers’ Association of Ghana (CETAG) has issued a strong warning to the government, vowing to resist any attempts to illegally freeze its members’ salaries during their ongoing strike.

The strike, which began in June, is a protest against the government’s failure to implement the arbitral award and negotiated service conditions for the tutors.

The CETAG President, Mr. Prince Obeng-Himang, speaking at a press conference in Kumasi on 22nd July, 2024, declared that their strike remains in effect and will continue until all outstanding issues are resolved.

He cautioned that any attempt by the government to illegally freeze salaries of CETAG members would be met with legal actions, emphasizing that their strike is a legitimate response to the government’s delay in fulfilling its obligations.

SEE ALSO: GTEC Halts July Salary Payments to CETAG Members

The Association also refuted claims that members have received arrears for the Book and Research Allowance for the 2022/2023 academic year, calling it a “misinformation campaign” aimed at undermining the strike.

CETAG also denied allegations that some of its members are conducting quizzes and tests for students during the strike.

The Association clarified that students cannot take examinations if they miss more than 21 days of lectures, as per the attendance policy of affiliate universities.

“Any attempt to violate the class attendance policy shall be met with legal action by any stakeholder in the education space,” warned Prince Obeng-Himang.

SEE ALSO: Parliament Invites CETAG for Deliberations on Industrial Action

The Association maintained that its strike is fully legal, having followed all necessary procedures before declaring the action.

“We shall never call off our ongoing strike action until the Employer complies with all the outstanding arbitration awards by NLC,” stated Obeng-Himang.

READ ALSO: Strike: CETAG Invited to Meeting with Education Minister

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