The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has embarked on an industrial action, with about 2,000 teachers in 25 basic schools in Dormaa, Ghana, complying with the strike directive. According to Justice Acquah, the Dormaa District Secretary of GNAT, none of the teachers has reported to school. The strike is in response to unaddressed concerns of GNAT, and the association is urging the government to take action.
The strike has resulted in the closure of virtually all basic schools in the Dormaa-Ahenkro Township. Some of the affected schools include the Roman Catholic Primary ‘A’ and ‘B’ school, the Seventh Day Adventists (SDA) basic school, and the Dormaa Senior High School Experimental Municipal Assembly. The strike has disrupted the academic calendar, leaving students at home.
Justice Acquah stated that if the government addresses the concerns of GNAT, including the payment of promotion arrears, the association would call off the strike. He noted that some head teachers of the schools were still on duty, as they are administrators. However, the majority of teachers have complied with the strike directive.
The strike has affected not only the students but also school vendors, who have seen a drop in sales. The Ghana News Agency (GNA) visited some of the schools and observed that they were closed. The strike is part of a larger effort by GNAT to negotiate better working conditions for teachers.
GNAT is urging families to exercise restraint as they negotiate with the government. The association is working to address concerns such as promotion arrears and other issues affecting teachers. According to Acquah, the teachers will soon return to the classroom once their concerns are addressed.
The Dormaa District Secretary of GNAT emphasized that the association would not have declared the strike if the government had addressed their concerns earlier. He expressed hope that the government would take the necessary steps to resolve the issues and allow teachers to return to work.
The strike by GNAT is part of a larger effort to improve working conditions for teachers in Ghana. The association is working to ensure that teachers receive fair treatment and compensation for their work. Key issues driving the strike include the payment of promotion arrears and addressing other concerns of teachers.
Key points
- The Ghana National Association of Teachers has embarked on an industrial action, with about 2,000 teachers in 25 basic schools in Dormaa, Ghana, complying with the strike directive.
- The strike is driven by unaddressed concerns of GNAT, including the payment of promotion arrears and other issues affecting teachers.
- The association is urging the government to take action to address their concerns and allow teachers to return to work.
