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The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has threatened to embark on a strike should the government fail to implement the National Labour Commission’s (NLC) arbitral award by the end of October 2025. A statement issued by CETAG slammed the government over what it described as government’s “persistent failure” to honour the binding arbitral award issued by the NLC on May 2, 2023. It noted that despite efforts by the Association and assurances they have received, the government has yet to pay the 2023/2024 Book and Research Allowance arrears as agreed with the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) on April 30, 2025. CETAG stated that these arrears were supposed to be paid together with the 2024/2025 allowance but have been “inexplicably delayed.” The delays represent a breach of trust and a disregard for labour laws, emphasising that the NLC’s arbitral award is legally binding and not subject to government discretion, the statement added. It stressed that should the government fail to meet its obligations by November 7, 2025, that date will be considered an official strike notice, leading to a nationwide industrial action across all Colleges of Education. “This industrial action will remain in force until the last pesewa owed to CETAG is paid.’’ “We urge the government to act decisively and prioritise the welfare of teacher educators and the broader academic community,” the statement concluded. The other issues CETAG raised are All-Year-Round Work compensation for 39 Colleges of Education for additional duties performed in 2022. The downgrading of experienced staff, which CETAG says undermines professionalism and morale. The non-payment of the 2022/2023 Book and Research Allowance arrears, which are contingent upon CETAG’s migration onto the university salary structure. By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
