All Teachers Alliance Ghana (ATAG) has made call on other teacher unions to Arise and fight for payment of Good Allowance and not only COLA
Madam Elizabeth Naa-Densua chairperson for ATAG speaking on Plan B Fm’s Ebaanosen hosted by Ohene Addo stated that Cost of Living Allowance is insufficient and cannot withstand the test of time in demanding our rightful place as professionals.
She also said that the president reiterated that “teachers are not meant to be millionaires” some few months ago and if we want to exert any form of pressure it should not be done on weak fundamentals.
We understand the cost of living allowance will only be negotiated within a time frame and once the economy bounced back, the government is obliged to put it on hold.
“We want to acknowledge the positive agitation that is growing on the teaching front and we welcome the uproar. The cost of living in Ghana is unbearable and this call has come far too late.
With this, we give our support to the wind of agitation and encourage every teacher to join the movement to put pressure on the government to do the needful. “
She added that they have many concerns as teachers. Our conditions of service are poor and we continue to be treated as the second choice among all other professionals.
This period is giving us the fine opportunity to once and for all bear our teeth to the government in a manner that will help address all our pertinent and legitimate concerns immediately.
We must not put our eggs in one basket and pretend the government will listen to us whilst other serious concerns and issues beg for attention.
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