The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has announced an indefinite strike effective Thursday, January 2, 2025, citing the government’s failure to address long-standing grievances.
In a statement released on December 31, CETAG explained that the decision followed an Emergency National Council meeting held on December 30, 2024. This move comes after multiple strike notices issued on September 26 and December 23, 2024, were ignored by the National Labour Commission (NLC).
“The National Council of CETAG wishes to state unequivocally that members of the union shall not under any circumstance return to the colleges to undertake any official duties, including teaching, and supervision of project work and macro-teaching, until the last pesewa is paid into our accounts,” the statement declared.
CETAG’s grievances stem from what it describes as the government’s continued violation of signed agreements and roadmaps related to the compulsory arbitration award issued by the NLC on May 2, 2023.
“This declaration of an indefinite strike action is in accordance with section 159 of the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651),” CETAG emphasized, signaling the union’s firm resolve.
The strike is expected to cripple academic activities in colleges of education nationwide, intensifying pressure on the government to resolve the impasse. As CETAG stands its ground, students, parents, and stakeholders await a response from the authorities to avert a protracted disruption.
The government and the NLC are yet to comment on CETAG’s announcement.
