BREAKING: Cabinet Greenlights Payment for 6,200 Unpaid Teachers After Months-Long Protest.

BREAKING: Cabinet Greenlights Payment for 6,200 Unpaid Teachers After Months-Long Protest.

The Ghanaian government has taken a significant step towards resolving the protracted salary payment issue affecting approximately 6,200 teachers who had been working without pay for an extended period. 

According to the Minister of Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, the Cabinet has approved the absorption of these teachers into the Ghana Education Service (GES) and the settlement of their outstanding salary arrears.

This development marks a crucial milestone in addressing the grievances of the Coalition of Unpaid Teachers, who had been protesting for months to draw attention to their plight. The government's plan entails two key immediate actions: processing all outstanding salary arrears and issuing official staff identification cards to the affected teachers. These IDs are essential for formalizing their status within the GES and integrating them into the permanent payroll system.

The government's commitment to resolving this issue is expected to have a profound impact on the affected teachers, many of whom have struggled to make ends meet due to the prolonged non-payment of their salaries. By regularizing the status of these thousands of teachers, the government aims to curb disruptions caused by staff shortages and restore confidence in the education system.

The announcement underscores the government's dedication to affirming the value of its teachers and ensuring the stability of the education sector. By taking concrete steps to address the grievances of the unpaid teachers, the government is poised to boost morale, improve service delivery, and ensure better retention of skilled personnel in the public sector.



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