The Coalition of Unpaid Teachers is escalating their demands for fair treatment, issuing a warning to the government that legal action will be taken should their outstanding issues remain unaddressed by the end of January.
This group, comprising of teachers who have been denied their rightful dues, is not viewing the government’s inaction as neglect but rather as a troubling lack of priority placed on their legitimate concerns.
Among their key demands are the long-overdue payment of arrears, the issuance of remaining staff IDs, and the crucial inclusion of missing names on essential lists within the education system.
In a press conference held on January 5th, Convener Enoch Kofi Nartey shed light on the pressing challenges confronting the education sector. Nartey underscored that the persistent failure to resolve the grievances of unpaid teachers reflects a systemic issue where other matters take precedence over the well-being of these educators.
“When an individual is employed, it entails a mutual agreement and a contractual obligation. If that agreement is breached by withholding rightful payment for months on end, the affected party reserves the right to pursue legal avenues for resolution,” Nartey explained.
In a firm stance, Nartey declared that the Coalition is prepared to seek legal counsel and proceed accordingly if the government does not address their concerns promptly within the given timeframe.
As tensions rise between the Coalition of Unpaid Teachers and the government, the fate of these educators hangs in the balance. The threat of legal action looms large, underscoring the urgent need for swift and decisive intervention to rectify this long-standing issue plaguing the education sector.
