The Teacher Unions convened with the National Labour Commission (NLC) to negotiate several outstanding issues. Following the meeting, the teachers declared a strike action. President King Ali of the Coalition of Concerned Teachers and other Union Leaders released the outcomes. Nine major issues were discussed, with some resolved today, while the remaining six will be addressed in tomorrow’s meeting for confirmation. An agreement has been reached with the government to distribute laptops to teachers by June 2024. The Ghana Education Service (GES) is expected to present a Scheme of Service for review by April 8th, outlining procedures for appointing head teachers, department heads, and related matters. The GES has been granted a one-month grace period to resolve salary payment issues for affected teachers.
Further negotiations include:
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD): The Teacher Unions are pushing for a subsidy of GHS 3000.
- Allocation of allowances:
- Deprived Area Allowance: 20% of basic pay
- Housing Allowance: 15% of basic pay
- Transport Allowance: 15% of basic pay
- Utility Allowance: 15% of basic pay
- Assessment Allowance: 15% of basic pay
Negotiations will resume today at 2 PM.
The National Labour Commission (NLC) has directed the striking teacher unions to immediately end their nearly two-week industrial action following arbitration.
The highly anticipated meeting witnessed the leadership of the teacher unions, alongside supporting teachers who had left their classrooms, gather at the NLC premises.
Education Minister Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, heading the government delegation, along with Bright Wereko Brobbey, the technical advisor for the Ministry of Labour and Employment, expressed satisfaction with the NLC’s decision.
Regarding the timing of the strike’s conclusion, spokesperson King Ali Awudu stated that the teacher unions will adhere to the established protocol for declaring and ending strikes and will comply with the directive from the NLC.
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