Workers in pre-tertiary education strike: Builsa South MP criticizes government.
Clement Apaak, Member of Parliament for Builsa South and Deputy Ranking Member of the Education Committee, has laid the blame for the ongoing teachers' strike squarely on the shoulders of the government.
According to him, the government is to blame for the current action, which "affects approximately seven million children from kindergarten to secondary school nationwide."
Addressing the media in parliament on the 5th of July 2022 in relation to the ongoing teacher union strike, the MP stated, "So we want to urge the government to immediately address the concerns of teachers so that they can return to the classroom without further delay."
"If this continues for two to three days, it will be advisable for the GES to direct the school to be closed down for the safety and security of the students; however, the government bears the responsibility of ensuring that the necessary steps are taken so that the teachers can return to the classroom."
Four teacher unions have declared a nationwide strike in response to the government's failure to meet the deadline for payment of the Cost of Living Allowance (COLA).
This comes after the government missed a June 30 deadline set by the unions.
Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU), and Coalition of Concerned Teachers are the unions involved (COLA).
This comes after the government missed a June 30 deadline set by the unions.
Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU), and Coalition of Concerned Teachers are the unions involved (CCT).
The education unions expressed disappointment at the government's failure to heed their calls during a joint press conference on the allowance.
GNAT General Secretary Thomas Musah, who read the statement, revealed that all of their calls had gone unanswered.
"Under the current circumstances, we have been compelled to publicly communicate to Ghanaians our intention to go on strike after the June 30 deadline we gave government for the payment of Cost of Living Allowance has passed."
"As a result, we have decided to go on strike beginning today, Monday, July 4, 2022." We are informing the public that we are discontinuing services in all pre-tertiary education institutions. This includes both teaching and non-teaching personnel.
read also: Tema: Public and GWCL workers warned to stay off illegal connections.
The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) is warning the general public and staff of the company who are involved in illegal connections to stay away or face the law.
According to the Tema Regional director for the GWCL, Ing. Francis Lamptey, those who are caught in the act will be prosecuted.
He cautioned the public to stay away from illegal connections and call on the company personnel to connect water to their homes instead of doing it illegally.
“I will advice everyone to stay away from illegal connections.”
He further indicated that some persons have already being jailed while others have also been fined for illegal connection.
The Union Chairman for Tema GWCL, Douglas Amoatey, speaking with Angel News highlighted some challenges confronting the company.
Mr. Douglas cautioned workers to stay off or they will be arrested or face dismissal.
“Anyone who will be caught in any illegal act especially the the workers of GWCL ,will be dismissed and arrested.”
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