The government has successfully brokered an agreement with the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) regarding the conditions of service for its members.
This breakthrough comes as a crucial step towards resolving the ongoing strike that had disrupted services.
The impasse began when the government issued a directive to freeze the July salaries of CETAG members, prompting the association to withdraw all its services in protest.
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) further escalated the situation by instructing the suspension of salaries for striking CETAG members, with the exception of college principals, for July 2024.
Responding to these actions, CETAG announced the withdrawal of all services following the Minister of Education’s directive.
However, a positive turn of events emerged during a media interview on Friday, August 2, when Minister of Employment and Labour Relations, Ignatius Baffour Awuah, confirmed the successful conclusion of negotiations.
“We have finalized discussions with them, reaching a mutually agreeable resolution. The necessary signatures have been affixed, and now it is up to their leadership to convene a national council meeting and make a decision,” Minister Awuah stated.
He emphasized the importance of expediting the process, particularly regarding the migration issue, urging CETAG to act promptly to fulfill their obligations.
