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The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) is set to end its two-month-long nationwide strike following a successful meeting with the Ministry of Labour and Employment Relations (MLER) and the Fair Wages Commission on August 19, 2024. This breakthrough comes after extensive negotiations since the strike began on June 14, disrupting academic activities across all 46 Colleges of Education in Ghana.
As part of the agreement, the government has committed to paying CETAG members their July and August salaries by the end of the month. The deal, which will be ratified by CETAG’s council within the week, is seen as a significant victory for the association, which has been advocating for better working conditions and pay.
CETAG’s leadership expressed satisfaction with the agreement, highlighting it as a turning point in their relationship with the government. A spokesperson for the association stated, “We are pleased that the Government has finally listened to our concerns and agreed to meet our demands. We believe this agreement marks a new beginning in our relationship with the Government and paves the way for a more collaborative approach to addressing the challenges facing our sector.”
With the strike expected to be officially called off this week, both students and staff at the colleges can anticipate a return to normal academic activities. The Minister of Employment and Labour, Ignatius Baffuor Awuah, commended all parties involved, including the President, for their efforts in resolving the dispute.
