James Korbla Kukubor, Chairman of the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) at St. John Bosco College of Education, said government could quickly bring the Association’s strike to an end.
The strike would end, if CETAG receives formal response regarding their demands.
In an interview on A1 Radio on Thursday morning, Mr. Kukubor emphasized the association’s commitment to ensuring their concerns are addressed, stating that a council meeting is scheduled for tomorrow to review updates on the situation.
He underscored the purpose of their actions, highlighting concerns not only for their welfare but also for the students they serve. He stressed that unresolved issues could lead to more significant challenges in the future, affecting both current and future generations of educators. “If you are not satisfied, you cannot have a stable mind to do what you are supposed to do for them to benefit. We are doing it for ourselves and we are doing it for them too. Because after us, they are also coming to take our place.”
He expressed frustration over delays on the government’s part, alleging attempts to deviate from earlier rulings by the National Labour Commission. “The delay is coming from the government. The Labour Commission gave a ruling and they are now trying to change what the Labour Commission said.”
He clarified that the primary demand of CETAG is the implementation of agreed-upon financial benefits. He indicated that if these demands are met, they would be willing to call off the strike immediately upon confirmation of funds in their accounts. “If they are ready to implement it or they implement it for us to see in our account, we’ll call off the strike,” he said.
He also defended CETAG’s adherence to due process, asserting that the strike action was within their rights as validated by the National Labour Commission. He reiterated that the association’s stance is firm until their demands are met, regardless of how long it may take. “We just want our money. If they don’t want to, we’ll stay. If it is one year, we’ll stay.”
However, the situation remains unresolved as both parties await further developments following the government’s response.
Source: A1Radioonline.com|101.1Mhz|Gifty Eyram Kudiabor|Ghana
