Following a two-month strike that began on June 14 and ended on August 20, the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has expressed its willingness to discuss ways to recover lost instructional hours. The strike, initiated in response to the government’s failure to implement agreed-upon conditions of service, was resolved after successful negotiations with the National Labour Commission and the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission.
CETAG’s national president, Prince Obeng-Himah, stated that while the association is open to discussions on how to make up for the lost time, teachers are not willing to work beyond their usual hours. He emphasized the importance of balancing recovery efforts with teachers’ well-being, highlighting that the strike was legally justified and not the fault of the teachers.
In previous instances, teachers were pressured to extend class hours significantly to make up for lost time, a practice that Obeng-Himah firmly rejects. He stressed that any attempt to impose such demands on teachers would be met with resistance, as their health and well-being should not be compromised.
As CETAG prepares to engage in further discussions, the association remains committed to ensuring that any recovery plan is fair and does not place undue strain on educators.