Education Minister to meet teacher unions, FWSC on Monday over strike action
The Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu will meet teacher unions, Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) and the Controller and Accountant General's Department on Monday, September 28, in an effort to resolve concerns over outstanding salary arrears.
On Monday, September 28, Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu plans to meet with teacher unions, the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC), and the Controller and Accountant General's Department to address concerns over outstanding salary arrears. The Ministry fears that the strike declared by the teacher unions could disrupt the progress made in restoring the academic calendar.
Press Secretary Hashmin Mohammed expressed concern over the strike, noting that it took significant effort to restore the academic calendar. The Minister hopes that the meeting will lead to an amicable solution and prevent the strike from impacting academic activities. The government inherited the outstanding arrears and liabilities, but acknowledges the responsibility to address them.
The National Association of Teachers (GNAT), National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and Pre-Tertiary Teachers’ Association of Ghana (PRETAG) have declared an industrial action, directing their members to stay off work until the government addresses their concerns. The unions are concerned about delays in the payment of the 20 percent Deprived Area Allowance, promotion of teachers who have qualified for higher grades, and the immediate placement of about 8,000 teachers who have passed their promotion examinations but are not yet on the payroll.
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