The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has announced the immediate suspension of its three-week industrial action following a decision made by the association’s National Council during a virtual meeting on Friday, January 24, 2025.
The decision to suspend the strike was based on multiple factors, including the employer’s goodwill in migrating staff to the University Salary Structure as part of the National Labour Commission’s (NLC) Arbitration Awards.
Additionally, the appointment of a new Minister of Education, who has expressed a commitment to engaging CETAG to swiftly resolve outstanding issues, contributed to the decision.
The association also acknowledged the negative impact the strike was having on college students and the broader academic community.
Despite the suspension, CETAG emphasized that several unresolved issues from the arbitration awards and migration process still require attention from the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC), Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), and the Controller and Accountant General Department (CAGD).
The outstanding issues include:
- Payment of All Year Round Work Compensation (AYRWC) for additional work done in 2022 across 42 Colleges.
- Payment of arrears for the 2023/2024 Book and Research Allowance, dependent on the implementation of the arbitral award granted by the NLC on May 2, 2023.
- Payment of 2022/2023 Book and Research Allowance Top-Up arrears for deserving staff at Akrokerri College of Education.
- Non-migration and improper placement of certain association members.
CETAG leadership expressed gratitude for the support and loyalty shown by members during the strike, urging them to resume work immediately.
They reassured members that ongoing efforts will continue to address these issues and ensure that all concerns are resolved.
The association also acknowledged the contributions of the National Conference of Principals of Colleges of Education (PRINCOF), FWSC, GTEC, CAGD, and the media for their support during the final stages of the migration process.
