In Ghana, parents’ association backs teachers’ strike — MyJoyOnline
Ghana’s National Council of Parent-Teacher Associations (NC-PTAs) has backed the teachers’ unions’ strike and called on President John Dramani Mahama to urgently intervene to resolve the dispute. The council stressed the need to restore normal learning in public schools, MyJoyOnline reports.
Teachers’ demands
In a solidarity statement released on September 30, the NC-PTAs described the educators’ demands as justified. Among the unresolved issues, the council cited delays in promotions, unpaid arrears, implementation of revised collective agreements, and a 20% allowance for working in areas with unfavorable conditions.
The association said that years of unfulfilled promises and memorandums of understanding had undermined teachers’ trust in government assurances. According to the NC-PTAs, the strike is not only a labor dispute but also a crisis for parents, families, and students in the country.
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Appeal to the president
The council called on the authorities to move from assurances to practical steps and stressed that teachers’ well-being and working conditions affect the quality of education. The NC-PTAs also stated that educators should be regarded as an important national resource rather than a financial burden on the state.
Separately, the association drew attention to parents’ expenses after public primary, junior high, and senior high schools reopened. According to the council, families bought uniforms, sandals, books, and food for their children and spent money on transportation. Particular concern was expressed about students preparing for the Basic Education Certificate Examination and the West African Senior School Certificate Examination.
The NC-PTAs called on President Mahama to personally coordinate the work of the ministries of finance, education, and labor, the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission, the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department, and the Ghana Education Service in order to resolve the dispute as soon as possible.
