CETAG threatens another strike over Government’s inaction on NLC ruling

The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has accused the government of failing to honour the National Labour Commission’s (NLC) directive to implement staff migration and pay compensation for all-year-round work.

In a press release dated Tuesday, December 17, CETAG’s President, Maxwell Bunu, expressed frustration at the government’s continued silence and inaction, despite the association calling off its previous strike on August 20, 2024.

“The Vice President’s office remains completely silent on the issue,” Mr. Bunu stated, highlighting that the government has provided nothing but empty promises. “All the employer has done is deceive our members with letters, verbal assurances, and supposed corrections of errors in the audited staff data for migration onto the University Pay Structure.”

He revealed that only four out of the country’s 46 colleges of education have received full payment of the promised all-year-round compensation. “This delay appears to be a calculated attempt to deny us what is rightfully ours,” he added.

According to the President, the failure to fulfil these obligations violates CETAG’s economic rights. He warned that the association would not remain silent in the face of what they see as deliberate neglect.

“If by December 20, 2024, we do not see full implementation of the NLC’s Compulsory Arbitration Awards and the associated payments reflected in our members’ accounts, we will take necessary action. No amount of talks or interventions will persuade us to rescind our decision,” he warned.

CETAG has set December 20 as the deadline for the government to address their concerns or face another nationwide strike.

By Joyce Kpeglo