The Teacher Trainees Association of Ghana (TTAG) following the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana industrial action has called on the government to intervene in CETAG strike action.
In a statement, TTAG said it has appealed to the Ghana Tertiary of Education Commission to facilitate engagement with relevant stakeholders and intervene on behalf of CETAG to urge the Government to honor the reliefs specified in the National Labour Commission (NLC) and Fare Wages and Salary Commission (FWSC) arbitral award order signed on 2nd May 2023.
The CETAG strike, which is scheduled to take place from Tuesday, August 2, 2023, the Teacher Trainees say will have significant ramifications on the academic performance of Teacher Trainees.
The Association, therefore, urged the government to urgently engage relevant stakeholders to fulfil the reliefs specified in the National Labour Commission (NLC) and Fare Wages and Salary Commission (FWSC) arbitral award order signed on 2nd May 2023, with case number NLC/C-435/2022.
“In the spirit of finding an amicable resolution, both CETAG and the Government should explore committal compromises if possible, to promptly resolve the differences that led to the strike action,” it said in the release.
It has also called on CETAG to consider the plight of Teacher Trainees with mercy and understanding of their academic progress during this hard time, as they approach the negotiation table with the Government to reach a resolution.
“Conclusively, we call on all Teacher Trainees to remain steadfast and prioritize safety as the leadership diligently works to safeguard the interests of all. Your cooperation and support are greatly appreciated,” TTAG noted.
The Teacher Trainees Association of Ghana (TTAG) concerns comes after the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) will from Tuesday, August 1 withdraw teaching and related services as a result of some grievances of its members.
“CETAG resolved that all tutors of the 46 public colleges of education will withdraw their services until “our employer has complied with all ORDERS of the NLC,” CETAG said in a release
