The Coalition of Unpaid Teachers has issued a warning that it will resort to legal action if the government fails to resolve its outstanding demands by the end of January.
According to the group, the government’s inaction should not be interpreted as neglect, but rather as a failure to prioritise the concerns of unpaid teachers.
The Coalition is demanding the payment of salary arrears, the issuance of outstanding staff identification cards, and the inclusion of omitted names on both the master payroll list and the revalidation list.
Speaking to the media on Monday, January 5, the Convener of the group, Enoch Kofi Nartey, acknowledged the numerous challenges confronting the education sector. However, he noted that these competing priorities have pushed the concerns of unpaid teachers to the background, resulting in prolonged delays.
Nartey stressed that employment constitutes a contractual agreement, and failure to pay workers for several months gives them the legal right to seek redress.
“If the government does not address our concerns within this month, we will seek legal advice and take the necessary legal steps,” he stated.
