All teachers to get their laptops June ending as gov’t commits to address teacher challenges
The government has committed to completing the distribution of laptops to all teachers by the end of June. Additionally, the government has pledged to present a draft of the scheme of service to the unions for review by April 8.
This came to light in an ongoing discussion between striking teacher unions and the government which will continue tomorrow Wednesday, March 27, to finalize talks on outstanding demands, including the payment of continuous development allowances and rent allowances, among others.
Following a meeting with the National Labour Commission (NLC) and government officials, King Alidu, the National President of the Coalition of Concerned Teachers (CCT), informed journalists that progress has been made. He noted that some issues have been promptly addressed, with directives provided by the Labour Commission.
He said it has been agreed that by the end of June, all the laptops will be distributed to teachers who have not yet received them. It has also been agreed that by the 8th of April, the Ghana Education Service will present the draft scheme of service to the teacher unions for verification or review.
Finally, the GES is to take steps with the OSP to ensure that teachers whose salaries have been unlawfully blocked are released. The remaining six items that could not be addressed at the Labour Commission are the continuous professional development, the deprived area allowance, the rent allowance, transport or commuting allowance, and the utility subsidy allowance.
Regarding the NLC’s directive on calling off the strike, Mr. Alidu said their next action would be determined after a meeting with the leadership.
Meanwhile, the Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Adutwum, expressed hope that the unions would comply with the National Labour Commission's order to call off the strike.
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