Education
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[UTAG strike] We are tired of talking, we don’t eat meetings and negotiations – Gyampo to govt
Professor Ransford Gyampo of the Political Science Department of the University of Ghana has lamented the culture where the government is quick to call for meetings and negotiations after workers hav…
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Govt’s call for UTAG, CETAG strike call off ‘heartless and disrespectful’ – Educationist fumes
Educationist Mr Ekow Djan has opposed calls for members of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) and the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) to return to the cla…
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Date for basic schools reopening to be communicated soon – Education Ministry
The Education Ministry has stated that it is readying itself to announce a reopening date for all public basic schools across the country. In an interview with Joy News, Public Relations Officer (PRO…
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We are yet to receive our arrears, but we don’t want to call Akufo-Addo a liar – Aggrieved teachers
Contrary to a claim by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo that his government has paid all legacy arrears owed to teachers, the Association of Aggrieved Teachers insists otherwise. According to a …
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NUGS fully back UTAG’s strike action
The National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) has thrown its weight behind the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) over its strike action which begins today Monday, January 10, 2022. In an …
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UTAG kickoff nationwide strike today with full force
UTAG demands implementation of 2013 IMP The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) have effective today, Monday, January 10, 2022, embarked on a nationwide strike action to press home their …
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Eleven officers fired by GES over alleged malpractice in the 2020 WASSCE and BECE
The appointment of 11 officers have been terminated by the Ghana Education Service (GES) in connection with the 2020 WASSCE and BECE. This comes after they were invited to appear before a Committee a…
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TEWU agrees to halt strike action with immediate effect
The Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations has announced that the leadership of Teachers and Education Workers Union (TEWU) has agreed to suspend its strike immediately for negotiations to resum…
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[UTAG Strike] There would be no industrial harmony, ‘we are not FOOLS’ – Gyampo fires govt
Prof Ransford Gyampo has descended on the government over its preference to pay Article 71 holders, benefits of over 70% but keep conditions of service for teachers at only 7%. He explained that it i…
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Govt on hot sit as TEWU set to join UTAG on strike
It may appear as though the year has begun with a lot of pressure on government as strikes characterize the start of a new academic year. The Teachers and Educational Workers’ Union (TEWU) is on stri…