CETAG's key grievances include delays in providing key migration data, issuing appointment letters, compensating teachers for all-year-round work, and paying top-up research allowances. Despite multiple negotiations, CETAG claims that the government has not honored its commitments, pushing the association towards drastic action.
In May 2023, the NLC issued a ruling to resolve disputes over the working conditions of teachers. However, despite an agreement in August 2024, CETAG asserts the government has failed to fulfill its obligations. The key unresolved issues include delays in migration data, new appointment letters, compensation for 2022, and research allowance payments for staff at three colleges.
CETAG's frustrations center on the government's perceived negligence and lack of good faith, which the association argues has demoralized educators. Citing its legal right under Section 159 of the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651), CETAG has given the government until October 1, 2024, to address the concerns or face a nationwide strike involving teachers at all 46 colleges of education, potentially causing major disruptions to the academic calendar.
A prolonged strike could have serious repercussions on Ghana’s education sector, affecting students’ academic progress, teachers’ job security, and the government’s public image. With CETAG's patience wearing thin, the next few days will determine whether the strike is averted or if the country’s education system will face another period of uncertainty.
