Teacher’s strike

Teacher Unions Call Off Strike
02 Apr

Teacher Unions Call Off Strike

Wontumi1News
The three pre-tertiary Teacher unions have called off their strike after the National Labour Commission (NLC) secured an injunction against them. The three teacher unions laid down their tools since March 20, 2024 for improved working conditions. However, following interim injunction obtained by the National Labour Commission (NLC), they have called off all action and asked all teachers to return to the classroom. President of the National Union of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), Angel Cabonu described the NLC decision to go to court without notice of the union as an action in bad fate. This notwithstanding, he said they will obey…
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Striking Teacher Unions Want Meeting With NLC And Employment Ministry Postponed To March 25
22 Mar

Striking Teacher Unions Want Meeting With NLC And Employment Ministry Postponed To March 25

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The three teacher unions currently on strike have appealed to the Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations to postpone their scheduled meeting with the National Labour Commission from today, March 22, to Monday, March 25. These unions, namely the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and the Coalition of Concerned Teachers (CCT-Gh), initiated a nationwide strike on Wednesday, March 20, citing the government's alleged indifference towards addressing their conditions of service. Despite the National Labour Commission's directive for the unions to cease the strike, it persists without interruption. Explaining the unions' rationale for…
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