The government says although the four teacher unions demanding the payment of the cost of living allowance have legitimate concerns, the timing is problematic.
The Deputy Employment and Labour Relations Minister, Bright Wireko-Brobby admits that the current economic conditions are dire, hence the teachers should bear with the government.
The four teacher unions, who are on strike over the payment of a cost of living allowance, have vowed to continue with the industrial action despite government’s persuasion. A meeting with government ended inconclusively yesterday.
Speaking to Citi FM, Dr. Wireko-Brobby expressed optimism that their plea will persuade the teachers to return to the classrooms.
“Government is in a very dire situation, so we explained to them that the times are not too good, and therefore we were pleading with them. We recognize the fact that they have a legitimate concern, but the timing is not too good, and therefore we have heard them and they should go back to the classrooms while we continue to look at our books and see what we can do for them. They have said they will go and do more consultations and come back to us, but they wish that if we also have some definitive positions, we should call them, and they are ready anytime to meet with us.”
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