CETAG Declares Indefinite Strike, Affecting 46 Public Universities The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has declared an indefinite strike, effective October 1, 2022. The decision was reached after a national executive council meeting in Accra on Friday, September 30. The strike affects 46 public universities in the country, including the University of Ghana, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, and the University of Education, Winneba. CETAG’s decision stem from the government’s failure to address the association’s long-standing grievances, including: * Delay in payment of arrears for book and research allowances * Non-payment of Tier-2 pension contributions * Inadequate teaching equipment and infrastructure * Low salaries and poor service conditions The association had previously issued an ultimatum to the government to resolve these issues by September 30, but the deadline passed without a satisfactory response. In a statement, CETAG President Ernest Opoku-Aggyemang said the strike is necessary to compel the government to take urgent action to address the association’s concerns. “We have been left with no option but to embark on this indefinite strike to force the government to listen to our demands,” Opoku-Aggyemang said. The strike is expected to have a significant impact on academic activities at the affected universities. Students will be unable to attend classes, write exams, or access essential university services. The Ministry of Education has expressed concern over the strike and urged CETAG to reconsider its decision. The ministry has also promised to engage with the association to find a resolution to the impasse. However, CETAG has vowed to continue the strike until its demands are met. The association has also called on the general public to support its cause. The ongoing strike has raised concerns about the state of higher education in Ghana. It is feared that the disruption to academic activities could have long-term consequences for students and the development of the country. All parties involved are urged to find a swift and amicable solution to this impasse to ensure that students can continue their education without further delays.CETAG Embarks on Indefinite Strike over Unfulfilled DemandsCETAG Embarks on Indefinite Strike over Unfulfilled Demands The Faculty of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has declared an indefinite strike effective June 14, 2024, in response to the government’s delay in implementing the National Labor Commission’s (NLC) Arbitration Award Orders and negotiated conditions of service. The strike affects all 46 public education faculties across the country and stems from CETAG’s demands for: * Payment of one month’s salary to each member for additional duties performed in 2022 * Application of agreed rates of allowances payable to public universities to deserving CETAG members The CETAG leadership emphasized that the strike aims to pressure the government to fulfill these commitments and safeguard the economic rights of its members as enshrined in the 1992 Constitution of Ghana and the Labor Law of 2003. The association has urged its members to withdraw from teaching and related services indefinitely until their grievances are addressed. “CETAG wishes to ask all members to immediately comply with this declaration by withdrawing teaching and related services indefinitely in the 46 public education faculties until all orders arising from the Mandatory Arbitration Awards and related concerns are fully implemented through payments to our members and implementations thereof,” the association stated. The strike is intended to send a clear message to the government that CETAG is committed to upholding its members’ legal and constitutional rights. The association hopes that the government will take immediate action to resolve the situation and ensure a swift return to normal academic operations.Indefinite Strike Cripples 46 Public Universities The Concerned Educational Transformation Alliance (CETAG+) has declared an indefinite strike action, bringing academic activities to a standstill in 46 public universities across the country. The strike, which commenced on January 2023, is in protest against the government’s failure to address their demands for improved working conditions and compensation. CETAG+ members include lecturers, research scientists, and teaching hospital staff. They are demanding the following: * Payment of arrears for November and December 2021 salaries * Restoration of book and research allowances * Implementation of the National Health Insurance Scheme for staff The strike has been met with concern from students, parents, and the general public. Many fear that the prolonged disruption will negatively impact the academic progress of students and the reputation of the universities. The government has expressed regret over the strike and appealed to CETAG+ members to call it off. However, the union has remained adamant, stating that it will not compromise on its demands. The strike is expected to continue until further notice, as negotiations between CETAG+ and the government have reached a deadlock. Affected universities include the University of Ghana, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, and University of Cape Coast. Stakeholders are urging both parties to find a swift resolution to the impasse to minimize the disruption to education and restore stability to the universities.