Pre tertiary teacher unions, GNAT, NAGRAT and the Coalition of Concerned Teachers have declared a nationwide strike beginning today, March 20, 2024.
The unions are disturbed about the delay in negotiation of their conditions of service and also the decision by the Office of the Special Prosecutor to freeze salaries of some teachers.
President of GNAT Rev. Isaac Owusu announced the strike when he addressed a news conference on Wednesday.
Addressing the media, the National President of GNAT, Isaac Owusu said all teachers should heed to the directive.
“The distribution of laptops to all teachers is of concern. The rampant changes of school calendar without recourse to negotiation with the teacher unions is affecting the smooth operation of the service. Also the blockage of teachers salaries by the Office of the Special Prosecutor without recourse to the laid down procedures is a major worry.”
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“In the light of the above circumstances and given the delays and unfulfilled promises on the part of the employer and the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission and also threats from the rank and file of our members we the pre tertiary teacher unions do stand with our members and hereby declare a nationwide industrial action effective today, Wednesday March 20, 2024, to press home our demand,” he stated.
Source: Various News Media
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