The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has expressed its frustration and disappointment over the government’s failure to implement the National Labour Commission’s (NLC) Arbitral Award Orders and negotiated service conditions, leading to the decision to embark on strike action.
The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) is gearing up to embark on industrial action after the May 31 ultimatum they gave the government, demanding a resolution of their service conditions, elapsed without any progress.
CETAG is seeking fair compensation for its members, including a month’s salary as payment for extra duties performed in 2022, as well as resolution of other outstanding issues.
In a letter written to the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission, CETAG expressed its frustration with the National Labour Commission’s inaction. Despite the union’s compliance with the Commission’s directive to call off their strike in August 2023, the NLC has failed to enforce Section 172 of the Labour Act (2003) to compel their employer to adhere to the orders and directives issued on May 2, 2023, and August 31, 2023.
While the Association has threatened industrial action, no specific date has been announced for the strike to begin.
