The government has reached an agreement with the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) on their conditions of service as part of measures to end their strike.
CETAG declared a strike on June 14 over the government’s failure to implement an arbitral award from the National Labour Commission.
Despite a directive by GTEC, the striking teachers refused to return to the classroom, insisting on the implementation of the arbitral award.
However, in a media interview, Minister of Employment and Labour Relations, Ignatius Baffour Awuah assured that negotiations have been concluded.
“We have concluded the discussion with them. I have actually negotiated and signed on to it. I have signed my portion and all my colleagues who are supposed to sign have signed. In their case, their leadership have also signed. So, what is needed is for them to have their national council meeting and also take a decision.”
Writer: Charles Kumi