The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG), has expressed appreciation to all stakeholders involved in the migration of staff onto the University Salary Structure.

These stakeholders include the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Finance, Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC), National Conference of Principals of Colleges of Education (PRINCOF), and the Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD).

The association commended their collaborative efforts in addressing long-standing issues that have affected its members.

However, CETAG has raised concerns about the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission's (FWSC) letter dated 27th January 2025, which it believes does not fully and accurately represent the unresolved issues surrounding the migration process.

In a statement on Wednesday January 29, CETAG further outlined related issues over the period:

CETAG acknowledged several key milestones in the migration process and other related issues:

CETAG highlighted several inaccuracies and omissions in the FWSC’s letter:

CETAG outlined several outstanding issues that require immediate resolution:

1. Resolution of non-migration and improper placement issues for CETAG members.
2. Payment of migration arrears to retired staff and those who have left for other institutions but were included in the staff audit.

CETAG says it has demonstrated its commitment to maintaining industrial peace by suspending its three-week industrial action on 24th January 2025. The decision to end the strike was based on the government’s goodwill in addressing some concerns and the desire to minimise disruption to students and the broader college community.

CETAG also recognised the commitment of the newly sworn-in Minister for Education to engage in dialogue and work towards resolving the outstanding issues.

CETAG emphasised that while it remains open to dialogue, lasting peace in the Colleges of Education depends on the swift resolution of all outstanding issues.

The FWSC’s letter, which urged CETAG to end its strike, overlooked the fact that CETAG had already suspended the strike on 24th January 2025. Official letters announcing the suspension were circulated widely in the public domain.

CETAG expressed concern that the FWSC’s failure to acknowledge this development reflected a lack of coordination and communication between stakeholders, which undermines trust and creates unnecessary tension.

CETAG urged the FWSC to exercise due diligence when verifying information before issuing public statements. "Accurate and transparent communication is crucial to building trust and ensuring constructive dialogue among all stakeholders" it said.

CETAG reiterated its commitment to engaging with all relevant parties to secure a fair resolution to the issues affecting its members.

In conclusion, while appreciating the progress made in the migration process, it stresses the importance of resolving the outstanding issues in a timely and equitable manner to ensure continued success and industrial harmony within the Colleges of Education.

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