The Senior Staff Association of Universities of Ghana claims that even if the government has agreed to pay the Cost of Living Allowance (COLA), some other unresolved labor disputes will prevent its workers from ending the strike. It listed contractual obligations and the failure to pay tier 2 pension arrears …
Read More »Free SHS won’t be canceled, according to President Akufo-Addo
The Free Senior High School program would remain in place, according to President Akufo-Addo, despite the nation’s current economic problems. He said that the government would continue to offer free, high-quality education at the elementary and secondary school levels despite the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the invasion …
Read More »Free and excellent education is still a top priority for me, according to Akufo-Addo
Despite the current economic difficulties, President Nana Addo Dankwah Akufo-Addo has reiterated the government’s intention to maintain its signature free Senior High School (SHS) program. President Akufo-Addo pledged that the government will keep taking action to ensure that every kid in Ghana has access to free education while speaking at …
Read More »Government and organized labour agree on 15% Cost of Living Allowance
The government of Ghana and Organised Labour have agreed on a 15 percent Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) (COLA). This takes effect from July 1, 2022 and will continue until the next negotiations. On Thursday night, the government side and Organized Labor finished their negotiations. This information was released to …
Read More »Senior Staff Association of Universities of Ghana declares nationwide strike over COLA
In response to the 20% Cost of Living Allowance (COLA), the Senior Staff Association of Universities of Ghana has mandated that its members go on an indefinite strike. Additionally, they demand that the government pay the interest that accumulated on their tier two pension arrears from 2016 to 2021. The …
Read More »COLA strike:Teacher Unions walk out from negotiation table
Today, Tuesday, July 12, 2022, a conference between the administration and teacher unions from throughout the nation failed to reach an agreement to halt the teachers’ protracted strike. Since Monday, July 4, 2022, the teachers have been on strike because the government has refused to pay their Cost of Living …
Read More »Council of PTA’s to meet Headmasters of Secondary Schools over shortage of foods
In order to determine how best to address the sporadic food shortages in schools, the National Council of Parent Teacher Associations (NCPTA) in the Eastern Region plans to meet with the principals of secondary schools. Most schools occasionally have food shortages due to delays in the delivery of nonperishable food …
Read More »You are ridiculous in demanding a 20 percent COLA, says Africa Education Watch to teacher unions
According to Africa Education Watch, the teacher unions’ demand for a 20% Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) is unrealistic. According to the Education Think Tank, the teachers must compromise with the government even though the demand is reasonable given the nation’s current economic circumstances. “How food and products are being …
Read More »Nkoranza Technical Institute wins Energy Commission’s SHS Renewable Energy challenge competition for the second time
In order to excel in our nation, girls should take on challenges in the study of STEM fields, according to Mrs. Efuah Amoah, the Bono East Regional Director of Education. She says that whatever a man can do, a woman can do better. She gave this advice yesterday at Techiman …
Read More »Teacher Union strike: Close down all basic schools-Minority to GES
In the event that the government does not resolve the concerns of the striking teachers within three days, the minority in parliament has urged the Ghana Education Service (GES) to shut down all public basic schools. Speaking to reporters in Parliament, Dr. Clement Apaak, the deputy ranking member of the …
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