Ferdinand | EducationGhana | December 18| CETAG’s Explosive Demand: 3 Key Reasons College of Education Teachers May Boycott Classes in January 2025
CETAG threatens a strike by January 2025 over unpaid compensation and delayed staff migration to university payrolls. Discover the 3 key reasons behind this explosive demand.
The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has issued a bold ultimatum, warning of an impending nationwide strike if the government fails to address three critical demands. With tensions rising, CETAG members are gearing up to boycott lectures starting January 13, 2025, over issues of delayed compensation and unfulfilled agreements.
This decisive action threatens to disrupt Ghana’s education sector, particularly teacher training institutions, leaving students in limbo.
3 Key Reasons Behind CETAG’s Frustration
1. Unpaid Year-Round Work Compensation
CETAG has expressed outrage over the government’s failure to fulfill the year-round work compensation promised to College of Education teachers. Despite the National Labour Commission’s arbitral award, only four out of 46 colleges have received full payments.
“We worked tirelessly in 2022 and deserve our rightful compensation,” CETAG National President Maxwell Bunu asserted.
2. Delayed Staff Migration to University Payrolls
CETAG’s second major grievance revolves around the government’s inaction in migrating College of Education teachers onto university payrolls. This process, originally scheduled for completion by October 30, 2024, remains incomplete, leaving teachers underpaid despite their university-level responsibilities.
“We are asking the outgoing government to uphold its end of the agreement and migrate all staff to the university salary structure,” Mr. Bunu stated in frustration.
3. Broken Promises
CETAG has accused the government of reneging on its commitments. After ending their longest-ever strike earlier this year, teachers hoped for timely action. Instead, they face continued delays and what they describe as deliberate withholding of their entitlements.
“We feel deceived, and our patience has run out,” said a CETAG member during a regional meeting.
The Countdown to Crisis
In a press statement, CETAG set a clear deadline:
- December 20, 2024: The government must fully resolve all outstanding issues.
- January 13, 2025: If no action is taken, College of Education teachers will boycott all academic activities.
This ultimatum places significant pressure on both the outgoing government of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and the incoming administration to act swiftly.
“We want to assure both governments that unless these demands are met, there will be no teaching in Colleges of Education nationwide,” warned Mr. Bunu.
The Broader Impact
The potential strike threatens to:
- Disrupt the academic calendar for teacher trainees.
- Delay the graduation of future educators.
- Create a ripple effect in Ghana’s education system, affecting basic and secondary schools reliant on new teachers.
The ultimatum comes at a critical time, with the current administration nearing the end of its term. CETAG is urging policymakers to prioritize education and fulfill their promises before the year ends.
CETAG’s Demands in Summary
- Full payment of 2022 year-round work compensation.
- Immediate migration of College of Education teachers to the university salary structure.
- Prompt and fair implementation of all arbitral awards from the National Labour Commission.
Call to Action
CETAG has made it clear: failure to meet these demands will lead to unprecedented disruptions in the education sector. As the countdown begins, all eyes are on the government to act decisively and prevent a national crisis.
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