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The National Labour Commission (NLC) has directed the three striking teacher unions to end their strike action.
On Wednesday, March 20, 2024, the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and the Coalition of Concerned Teachers (CCT) commenced a nationwide strike citing grievances over the government’s alleged neglect in addressing their conditions of service.
Among the grievances were the withholding of teachers’ salaries, unilateral changes to timetables without consulting the unions, and delays in providing laptops to teachers.
However, the NLC, through a statement issued by its Chairperson, Justice Kwabena Asuman-Adu, on Thursday, invoked Section 133 (1) of the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651), instructing GNAT, NAGRAT, and CCT to revoke the decision to strike, which was declared on March 20, 2024. This order was issued due to non-compliance with Section 159 of Act 651.
The commission further advised the unions to adhere to the directive accordingly.
Source:Omanghana.com
