The Regional Chairman of the Coalition of Concerned Teachers, Johnson Kennedy, has disclosed that the three pre-tertiary education labour unions are in negotiations with the government regarding their nationwide strike, which took effect on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.
The unions, the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and the Coalition of Concerned Teachers Ghana (CCT-GH), are looking to come to an agreement with the government.
Explaining what led to the strike on the Max Morning Show, Kennedy revealed the unions first went on strike in January to force a dialogue with the Fair Wages and Salary Commission, which proved futile.
“We went on strike in January to push for dialogue, prompting a meeting with the Farwages and Salary Commission, but it yielded little progress.
The deadline for finalizing the agreement was February 29th, yet we haven’t made much headway.”
According to the regional chairman, the unions have made propositions in terms of enumeration, accommodation, and work loads.
“We’ve proposed several new allowances, including research and data, internal examination, extra teaching load, and accommodation for those unable to secure government housing.”
Source: Ghana/MaxTV/MaxFM/max.com.gh/Emmanuella Akimbi
