Government migrates CETAG onto the university grades structure

A press release from the FAIR WAGES AND SALARIES COMMISSION dated 27th January, 2025, indicates that the government has resolved CETAG migration onto the university grades structure. The Controller and Accountant-General’s Department has also paid beneficiaries during the January 2025 payment window.
It also added that the research allowance top-up has been paid to all colleges of education except one college, which was being processed.
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Strikes and Demonstrations: CETAG has previously engaged in several industrial actions, including strikes, to push for these demands. These actions have sometimes led to academic disruptions, with students’ academic calendars being affected.
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Negotiations: There have been ongoing negotiations between CETAG, the government, and various governmental bodies like the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC), which is responsible for determining public sector wages in Ghana.
Below is the full press release.
FAIR WAGES AND SALARIES COMMISSION
27TH JANUARY, 2025
Press Release
For immediate release
All media houses
Government resolves CETAG migration onto the University grades structure issue
The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) wishes to address the ongoing industrial action by the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG). We understand the concerns that led to this strike, and we appreciate the efforts of CETAG in advocating for the welfare of its members. FWSC wishes to respond to the concerns raised by CETAG as follows:
1. Following the NLC directive, the government constituted a Migration Committee on August 29, 2024 with membership drawn from the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC), Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), Ministry of Finance (MOF), Controller and Accountant General Department (CAGD), Ministry of Education (MOE), and National Conference of Principals of Colleges of Education (PRINCOF) to migrate CETAG members onto the public universities grade structure.
2. We are pleased to announce that the outstanding issue of migrating the staff of the Colleges of Education onto the University grades structure has been resolved. The Controller and Accountant-General’s Department paid beneficiaries during the January 2025 payment window.
3. Furthermore, we are happy to report that the research allowance top-up has been paid to all Colleges of Education, except for the Akrokerri College of Education, which is being processed.
4.We would like to use this opportunity to commend GTEC, the Ministry of Finance (MOF), Controller and Accountant General Department (CAGD), the Ministry of Education (MOE), and PRINCOF for working tirelessly to ensure the concerns of CETAG are addressed.
In light of the progress made by the government, we urge CETAG to call off the strike and allow normal academic work to resume in the Colleges. We assure them that the government is committed to taking the necessary steps to resolve any post-migration issues that may arise.
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We believe that a harmonious and collaborative approach is essential in addressing the concerns of CETAG and ensuring the smooth operation of the Colleges of Education. We remain open to dialogue and look forward to working with CETAG to find mutually beneficial solutions.