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The College of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has firmly rejected the directive from the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) to end its ongoing strike. CETAG has indicated that it will not cease its industrial action until the government addresses their concerns and complies with previously agreed service conditions.
The strike, which began on June 14, 2024, was initiated due to the government’s delay in implementing the National Labour Commission’s (NLC) Arbitral Award Orders and other agreed-upon terms. Despite the FWSC’s call for an immediate end to the strike, labeling CETAG’s actions as a breach of trust, CETAG remains steadfast in its decision.
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The FWSC, represented by CEO Benjamin Arthur, emphasized the government’s cooperative spirit and urged CETAG to resume teaching duties, citing ongoing efforts to resolve the issues at hand.However, CETAG President Prince Obeng-Himah, in an interview on Citi FM’s Eyewitness News, defended the strike as a lawful action to protect the economic rights of the association’s members.
He stressed that the strike is within the legal framework provided by the 1992 constitution and the labour act. Obeng-Himah called on CETAG members to support the leadership and maintain the strike until the government meets their demands.
CETAG’s firm stance highlights a critical moment in the negotiations between the government and the association, underscoring the importance of addressing teachers’ concerns to prevent further disruptions in the education sector.
