Research Allowance top-up which was also a bone of contention between the teachers and the government has been paid.
The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) is now the toast of its members.
The staff of Ghana’s Colleges of Education have been migrated onto the University grade structure, marking a significant development in their careers. This change is expected to bring their salary scales and benefits in line with those of university staff.
Additionally, Research Allowance top-up which was also a bone of contention between the teachers and the government has been paid to all Colleges of Education, except for the Akrokerri College of Education, which is being processed.
The good news to the teachers of the Colleges of Education was made known in a release from the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission dated January 27, 2025.
”Given the government’s progress, we urge CETAG to end the strike and resume academic activities. The government is committed to resolving post-migration issues and encourages collaboration to ensure smooth operations. We remain open to dialogue for mutually beneficial solutions,” the Commission said.
READ THE FAIR WAGES AND SALARIES COMMISSION STATEMENT BELOW
FAIR WAGES AND SALARIES COMMISSION
27TH JANUARY, 2025
Press Release
For immediate release
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Government resolves CETAG migration onto the University grades structure issue
The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) wishes to address the ongoing industrial action by the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG). We understand the concerns that led to this strike, and we appreciate the efforts of CETAG in advocating for the welfare of its members. FWSC wishes to respond to the concerns raised by CETAG as follows:
- Following the NLC directive, the Government constituted a Migration Committee on August 29, 2024 with membership drawn from the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC), Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), Ministry of Finance (MOF), Controller and Accountant General Department (CAGD), Ministry of Education (MOE), and National Conference of Principals of Colleges of Education (PRINCOF) to migrate CETAG members onto the public universities grade structure.
- We are pleased to announce that the outstanding issue of migrating the staff of the Colleges of Education onto the University grades structure has been resolved. The Controller and Accountant-General’s Department paid beneficiaries during the January 2025 payment window.
- Furthermore, we are happy to report that the Research Allowance top-up has been paid to all Colleges of Education, except for the Akrokerri College of Education, which is being processed.
- We would like to use this opportunity to commend GTEC, Ministry of Finance (MOF), Controller and Accountant General Department (CAGD), Ministry of Education (MOE), and PRINCOF for working tirelessly to ensure the concerns of CETAG are addressed.
In light of the progress made by the government we urge CETAG to call off the strike and allow normal academic work to resume in the Colleges. We assure them that the government is committed to taking the necessary steps to resolve any post-migration issues that may arise.
We believe that a harmonious and collaborative approach is essential in addressing the concerns of CETAG and ensuring the smooth operation of the Colleges of Education. We remain open to dialogue and look forward to working with CETAG to find mutually beneficial solutions.
Story: Janet Ayethe
