Teacher Trainees threaten to protest in solidarity with striking CETAG members

The Teacher Trainees Association of Ghana (TTAG) has threatened to protest nationwide to support the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG), which is currently on strike.

CETAG declared an indefinite strike on Friday, June 14, 2024, due to the government’s delay in implementing the National Labour Commission’s (NLC) Arbitral Award Orders and negotiated service conditions.

Despite an order by the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) and the National Labour Commission(NLC) to call off the strike, CETAG remains resolute, insisting that their grievances be addressed.

The ongoing strike has halted all academic and administrative activities, leaving the future of the academic calendar uncertain.

In a statement released on July 11, 2024, TTAG urged the government to address CETAG’s demands, or they would embark on a nationwide demonstration.

According to the association, despite several appeals by CETAG, the government is reluctant to resolve the matter.

TTAG highlighted several negative impacts of the strike on students, including security threats and financial burdens.

The association urged all members to prepare for the protest should CETAG demands remain unresolved.

“We urge all Teacher Trainees to take this notice seriously and make the necessary arrangements to embark on a nationwide protest should the CETAG strike action persist with no clear resolutions.

“We have had numerous meetings and appeals, but there has been no progress. We cannot sit idle and watch our education suffer,” the statement added.

Source:theghanareport.com