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Nationwide strike: Teachers have failed to comply with labour laws – Fair Wages CEO

Nationwide strike: Teachers have failed to comply with labour laws – Fair Wages CEO

Education, Ghana News
The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) has criticised the leadership of teacher unions – Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and the Coalition of Concerned Teachers-Ghana (CCT-GH) – failing to comply with the country’s labour laws before embarking on strike. The Commission’s Chief Executive, Benjamin Arthur, on JoyNews’ PM Express was disappointed that the industrial action was carried out without prior notice to relevant stakeholders including the FWSC and the National Labour Commission. According to him, the leadership of these unions had not followed the necessary protocols before declaring the strike. Thus, leading to what he termed as an "ambush" and surprise to all involved parties. “The leadership of G...
Pay our 2022/23 BRA by October 21 or we strike – UTAG to the government

Pay our 2022/23 BRA by October 21 or we strike – UTAG to the government

Education, Ghana News
The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has asked the government to pay them their 2023/23 Book and Research Allowance (BRA) by Saturday, October 21.  It said if this warning is not heeded, they will embark on an industrial action.  UTAG issued the warning in its communiqué released on Monday, October 16, signed by its National President, Professor Mamudu A. Akudugu, and National Secretary, Dr Elliasu Mumuni.  According to the release, the delay in the payment is creating tension on campuses. https://cdn.vuukle.com/widgets/quiz.html?version=1.11.1Advertisement “UTAG clarifies that the implementation of the National Research Fund should not replace the infamous Book and Research Allowance (BRA), which is a critical component of the conditions of service of ...
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