The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has made a huge step forward by voting to halt its eight-week strike following several high-level discussions with government representatives.
The decision was made in response to promises that unresolved issues would be handled by the Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations and the Office of the Vice President.
The government has promised to provide a roadmap with precise deadlines to address concerns including paying employees who have had their salaries frozen, moving them offline, and compensating them for year-round labor, according to CETAG.
The association has issued a warning, stating that if the government doesn’t fulfill its obligations, the strike will start again in October.
The leadership of CETAG has thanked Fred Oware, the Vice President’s Senior Advisor, in a statement for his assistance in breaking the deadlock.
The group has also expressed gratitude to the media, government agencies, and a number of ministers for their efforts in addressing the unresolved issues raised by its members.
Both students and employees at the 46 colleges of education impacted by the industrial action have found respite with the strike suspension.
CETAG’s leadership has issued a warning, though, saying that the organization would not back down and will act if the government keeps its word.
BY: APPIANIMAA MERCY
