The Coalition of Unpaid Teachers has issued a fresh warning of possible demonstrations as frustrations grow over prolonged salary arrears and delays in the issuance of staff identification cards to its members.
The group says more than 6,000 teachers, some of whom have been at post for between 12 and 15 months, have received only two months’ salary, despite earlier protests and repeated engagements with authorities.
Speaking in an interview with Citi News which was monitored by ATLFMNEWS, the Lead Convenor of the coalition, Simon Kofi Nartey, said the continued delays are placing severe financial strain on affected teachers, many of whom are struggling to meet basic living expenses while remaining at post.
“We are calling on our employer and the government to listen to us and pay our arrears so that we can have peace of mind and continue the work we are doing for the country,” he said.
Staff ID Delays Add to Tension
Beyond salary arrears, the coalition raised concerns over delays in issuing staff identification cards to some teachers, describing the situation as unacceptable.
Mr Nartey warned that failure to complete the issuance of staff IDs before the payment of this month’s salary could trigger another round of demonstrations.
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“The few who are yet to receive their staff IDs should be issued them before this month’s salary comes, before we hit the streets again,” he cautioned.
Legal Action Being Considered
The coalition also disclosed that it is exploring legal action against the government, arguing that the selective payment of salaries amounts to unfair treatment.
According to Mr Nartey, some teachers who started work at the same time as their colleagues have been fully paid, while others remain unpaid, a situation he described as discriminatory.
“This is unfair and calls for legal action to be taken against the government,” he said.
Next Steps
The Coalition of Unpaid Teachers insists it will continue to pursue all lawful means, including protests and court action, until outstanding arrears are paid and all affected teachers are fully regularised.
