Gov't freezes August salaries of striking Poly Teachers

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ODIKRO 9 years ago

THE UNIONS SHOULD USE THEIR MEMBERS CONTRIBUTIONS TO SUPPORT THEM WHEN THEY HAVE ISSUES THEY WANT TO PERSUE.
THE TEACHERS CANNOT GO ON STRIKE ANYTIME THEY WANT TO PLAY TRUANT FOR THE PEOPLE OF GHANA TO PAY THEM.
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THE UNIONS SHOULD USE THEIR MEMBERS CONTRIBUTIONS TO SUPPORT THEM WHEN THEY HAVE ISSUES THEY WANT TO PERSUE.
THE TEACHERS CANNOT GO ON STRIKE ANYTIME THEY WANT TO PLAY TRUANT FOR THE PEOPLE OF GHANA TO PAY THEM.
IT IS NOT DONE ANYWHERE ELSE.
LET ASAMOAH AND HIS DICTATORIAL UNION FRIENDS USE SOME OF THE CONTRIBUTIONS TO LET THE STRIKERS STAY AT HOME. WHAT DO THEY PAY THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS FOR ANYWAY? TO LET ASAMOAH AND HIS CRONIES GET FAT?
WHERE IN THE WORLD DO YOU PAY PEOPLE TO BLUFF YOU?
GREEDY PEOPLE.
KUMNIPAH 9 years ago

its saddle my hearts whenever this message popup

its saddle my hearts whenever this message popup
NII OTU 9 years ago

This should go for all workers. No wonder individuals keep on forming trade unions. All I see is that people form unions because the dues take goes to their own pockets. Every union that goes on strike should should be able t ...
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This should go for all workers. No wonder individuals keep on forming trade unions. All I see is that people form unions because the dues take goes to their own pockets. Every union that goes on strike should should be able to use it's dues to pay for its members. And the labour laws should clearly be changed to take care of this transformation.
Fifi 9 years ago

Why should Gov. pay striking workers?
If Ghanaian want to emulate western world such a thing never happen. Union should pay their striking workers. This the reason Ghana is in this situation.

Why should Gov. pay striking workers?
If Ghanaian want to emulate western world such a thing never happen. Union should pay their striking workers. This the reason Ghana is in this situation.
KWASI AMOAH 9 years ago

The Government MUST stop using my TAX for paying striking workers.
When workers embark on strike, their unions should pay them.
I shall initiate an action in court against the state if henceforth the government uses my tax ...
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The Government MUST stop using my TAX for paying striking workers.
When workers embark on strike, their unions should pay them.
I shall initiate an action in court against the state if henceforth the government uses my tax to pay any striking workers.
Henry 9 years ago

I support you Kwasi.

I support you Kwasi.
ERICK K 9 years ago

WONDERFUL SUGGESTIONS!!! IT'S HIGH TIME WE STOPPED SUCH UNPROFESSIONAL ATTITUDES FROM OUR TRADE UNIONS. LET THEM PAY THEMSELVES. BRAVO TO THE GOVERNMENT FOR DOING THE RIGHT THING.

WONDERFUL SUGGESTIONS!!! IT'S HIGH TIME WE STOPPED SUCH UNPROFESSIONAL ATTITUDES FROM OUR TRADE UNIONS. LET THEM PAY THEMSELVES. BRAVO TO THE GOVERNMENT FOR DOING THE RIGHT THING.
KWAKU. KELE.ASHIAGBOR 9 years ago

It is about time the Government applies common sense in their dealings with striking workers.
Where else in the civilized world will a striking worker be paid for not working---it can only happen in Ghana.
In Britain and Am ...
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It is about time the Government applies common sense in their dealings with striking workers.
Where else in the civilized world will a striking worker be paid for not working---it can only happen in Ghana.
In Britain and America the Unions pay their striking workers from their Union Funds. Why should the tax-payer pay for striking workers for no productivity. When will the Blackman have common sense. Sometimes I feel ashamed for being a Blackman.
kwabena ohemeng,london 9 years ago

I am sad that sometimes you feel ashamed for being a Blackman,but I know that you are forced to have that feeling.How on earth should workers who have been on strike for 3 months be paid by the government for doing nothing? ...
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I am sad that sometimes you feel ashamed for being a Blackman,but I know that you are forced to have that feeling.How on earth should workers who have been on strike for 3 months be paid by the government for doing nothing? Even in rich,developed countries workers who go on strike are not paid.I live in the United Kingdom and workers who go on strike are not paid by the government whereas in poor Ghana workers can be on strike indefinitely and be paid;be paid for doing nothing.No wonder workers in Ghana are always going on strike.The government should immediately stop paying workers who go on strike.
1616 9 years ago

freeze anita desooso salary too

freeze anita desooso salary too
1415 9 years ago

Aside from the fact that she is an ugly,selfish and uncouth whore,she has not done anything to contribute to the strikers.If we are going to stop paying stupid ugly whores then let us begin with Konadu Rawlings.

Aside from the fact that she is an ugly,selfish and uncouth whore,she has not done anything to contribute to the strikers.If we are going to stop paying stupid ugly whores then let us begin with Konadu Rawlings.
Lesson 9 years ago

It is long over due. Government must be firm and resolute in its decision and when they resume work what they earned during the strike should be taken from their pay. We cannot build the nation out of strikes.
Government mu ...
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It is long over due. Government must be firm and resolute in its decision and when they resume work what they earned during the strike should be taken from their pay. We cannot build the nation out of strikes.
Government must ensure that the teachers really teach and not that thirty are just occupying the positions to collect pay. This would make them sit up.
ALE TSE 9 years ago

The government should investigate the qualifications of all polytechnic lecturers some don't qualify yet they are there producing substandard and inferior graduates Some of the lecturers had second class lower degrees ...
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The government should investigate the qualifications of all polytechnic lecturers some don't qualify yet they are there producing substandard and inferior graduates Some of the lecturers had second class lower degrees yet they are teaching how.?
THE TRUTH 9 years ago

THEY SHOULD BE MADE TO REFUND THOSE THEY HAVE ALREADY COLLECTED THIS IS GREED AND CORRUPTION

THEY SHOULD BE MADE TO REFUND THOSE THEY HAVE ALREADY COLLECTED THIS IS GREED AND CORRUPTION
Kojo Billy Duncan 9 years ago

Exactly.

Exactly.
Eric 9 years ago

WELL SAID

WELL SAID
Annorwuo 9 years ago

And why did it have to take the bold pronouncement of Justice Yaw Appau to get our public officials to do the right thing? This strange tread is noticeable in many of the decisions that this Mahama govt has taken,since it ass ...
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And why did it have to take the bold pronouncement of Justice Yaw Appau to get our public officials to do the right thing? This strange tread is noticeable in many of the decisions that this Mahama govt has taken,since it assumed the reins of power! The truth of the matter is that no govt in history has achieved success by being guided by the dictates of appeasement;certainly not in our part of the globe!
xhxhxhx 9 years ago

Ministry of education should not only freeze their pay for Aug., regardless of the time they resume, those three months off will also quick in, meaning; they will work without pay for three months to make up for the three mon ...
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Ministry of education should not only freeze their pay for Aug., regardless of the time they resume, those three months off will also quick in, meaning; they will work without pay for three months to make up for the three months they were paid without working.if they still decide to stay home, anybody who want to teach in the polytechnics should re-apply. Now there are clearners, drivers, other auxillary staff members who are being paid without doing any effective work. this is what is destroying our nation.
Adam 9 years ago

Thank you for taking this measure. We are getting tired of all these strikes. To get research and book allowances, they need to provide evidence of research publications within the specific year. The months you do nothing, yo ...
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Thank you for taking this measure. We are getting tired of all these strikes. To get research and book allowances, they need to provide evidence of research publications within the specific year. The months you do nothing, you expect to be paid and calling for more money.
BOSS 9 years ago

Government must commune the salaries they have taken without work to be the research allowance or pro-rata accordingly.

Government must commune the salaries they have taken without work to be the research allowance or pro-rata accordingly.
Kojo 9 years ago

I agree

I agree
Kwame 9 years ago

This is long, long, long looonng over due. Don't we have discipline anymore? Please government be bold!!!!!

This is long, long, long looonng over due. Don't we have discipline anymore? Please government be bold!!!!!
THE TANK 9 years ago

The Mahama NDC gov't needs to pay the POTAG, UTAG, NAGRAT etc, etc all their arrears and allowances due them before they step into the lecture halls.
The BRA due them cannot be waived to their disadvantage and any research ...
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The Mahama NDC gov't needs to pay the POTAG, UTAG, NAGRAT etc, etc all their arrears and allowances due them before they step into the lecture halls.
The BRA due them cannot be waived to their disadvantage and any research fund should be subject to negotiation before it becomes operational, especially in a country where, the Mahama NDC gov't's policy is geared towards satisfying their footsoldiers and whatnots.
The Research Fund is a tool to breed political patronage, just as Joseph Yamin and Co. could say "they were going to take supporters to the mundial, but of those supporters, 99.9% of these supporters were going to be party supporters and footsoldiers because of the work they have done to get the NDC party into office" end of quote.
Unfortunately, the educational sector cannot be allowed to suffer a similar fate. That would be the final nail in the coffin of the already collapsed educational sector in the country.
The Mahama NDC gov't needs to pay the BRA which is in arrears to members of POTAG, UTAG and any and all other arrears due hard working Ghanaian citizens.
Increasingly it is becoming clear that the Mahama NDC administration cannot do the job entrusted to them by the masses, and should that be the case, then they need to resign.
JJ PETER 9 years ago

THE PRESIDENT HAS NO HUMAN FEELING . ANITA DEDESOSO DOES NOTHING AT NADMO AND YET SHE IS DEMANDING FOR HER FAT PAY AND ALLOWANCES .WHAT DOYOU TAKE US FOR . YOU TRY IT AND WE SHALL SEE ... NONSENSE . WE ARE FUTHER UP

THE PRESIDENT HAS NO HUMAN FEELING . ANITA DEDESOSO DOES NOTHING AT NADMO AND YET SHE IS DEMANDING FOR HER FAT PAY AND ALLOWANCES .WHAT DOYOU TAKE US FOR . YOU TRY IT AND WE SHALL SEE ... NONSENSE . WE ARE FUTHER UP
Asabea 9 years ago

The salaries will be frozen and you, JJ PETER, WILL DO NOTHING! Which sensible people do not work yet demand for their salaries? MAHAMA, please freeze their salaries!

The salaries will be frozen and you, JJ PETER, WILL DO NOTHING! Which sensible people do not work yet demand for their salaries? MAHAMA, please freeze their salaries!
ablakwa 9 years ago

we potag members are solidly supporting u. hold on firm and never give up.

we potag members are solidly supporting u. hold on firm and never give up.
Obeng 9 years ago

You can barely put together a coherent sentence and yet you are suppose to be a teacher teaching someone's kid.I suggest that these teachers be made to take reentry exams before being allowed back.They must also be tested on ...
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You can barely put together a coherent sentence and yet you are suppose to be a teacher teaching someone's kid.I suggest that these teachers be made to take reentry exams before being allowed back.They must also be tested on the material they teach each year for recertification.
BANDIT 9 years ago

Only a fool pours petrol on fire.. Watch the effect.

Only a fool pours petrol on fire.. Watch the effect.
WHAT EFFECT? 9 years ago

THEIR FATE NOW IS TERMINATIN OF THEIR VARIOUS FUCKIN APPOINTMENT AND WHAT NOT .FOOLISH POTAG DESERVES WHAT THEY ARE GETTING NOW . ABOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

THEIR FATE NOW IS TERMINATIN OF THEIR VARIOUS FUCKIN APPOINTMENT AND WHAT NOT .FOOLISH POTAG DESERVES WHAT THEY ARE GETTING NOW . ABOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Bernard 9 years ago

Government must sometimes act tough in order not for idiots like POTAG has taken Ghanaians for granted.

Those who are not prepared must give way. This is criminality. Being paid for 3 months without pay and yet, asking ...
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Government must sometimes act tough in order not for idiots like POTAG has taken Ghanaians for granted.

Those who are not prepared must give way. This is criminality. Being paid for 3 months without pay and yet, asking the minister to apologise to them before they could return. Now, let's see who's in the driving seat and who'll be begging
Aboagye 9 years ago

THIS DIRECTIVE IF TRUE SHOULD NOT BE SELECTIVE. MBO! UTAG HAS ALSO OFFICIALLY DECLARED STRIKE SO MEMBERS SHOULD ALSO LOSE THEIR SALARIES.

THIS DIRECTIVE IF TRUE SHOULD NOT BE SELECTIVE. MBO! UTAG HAS ALSO OFFICIALLY DECLARED STRIKE SO MEMBERS SHOULD ALSO LOSE THEIR SALARIES.
Kojo Billy Duncan 9 years ago

I agree. This will stop all the nonsense.

I agree. This will stop all the nonsense.
gretchy 9 years ago

Why haven't anyone got a brain to negotiate whilst teachers go on working

Why haven't anyone got a brain to negotiate whilst teachers go on working
kwame 9 years ago

we need actions like this. No work no pay

we need actions like this. No work no pay
ABANYA 9 years ago

u see I want to advice polytechnic lectures. if u allowed npp members to instigates u, then as u know the party in power is NDC which u know are looking for such instigation to build their good massage from. please think abou ...
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u see I want to advice polytechnic lectures. if u allowed npp members to instigates u, then as u know the party in power is NDC which u know are looking for such instigation to build their good massage from. please think about it. u will have to take James adugra to resigned or Else u will have a big problem with government. for me if u are opposition, u try to look for facts and build your massage from, take records, and leave it there, but not to stretch it like u want somebody to die. u see, u a lone the whole nation polytechnics students are suffering, it is not good. u have appoint but not 4 month strike, why ? people have paid school fees and their sitting in the house. u will have to resigned to paved way for the grievances of the lectures to be met.
Jay 9 years ago

Now that the government is having 'balls'. This crass stupidity must stop.

Now that the government is having 'balls'. This crass stupidity must stop.
ablakwa 9 years ago

am a potag member and believe me this action will never ever take us back to the classrooms and when our brm is paid this accumulated teaching, project sup and marking will never see the day of light. no student will graduate ...
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am a potag member and believe me this action will never ever take us back to the classrooms and when our brm is paid this accumulated teaching, project sup and marking will never see the day of light. no student will graduate this year
Ben 9 years ago

I am also a lecturer from T-Poly [since 2006] and I support the government fully for withholding our salaries even if we should pay back all that we took since June. Prove to me any research you have produced with the Book an ...
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I am also a lecturer from T-Poly [since 2006] and I support the government fully for withholding our salaries even if we should pay back all that we took since June. Prove to me any research you have produced with the Book and Research allowance since the time you started collecting it. Is it not that we use the money [top it up] to buy things such as car, land, spend on our so called 'STUDENT GIRL FRIENDS', drink, and fool around etc.
Kay 9 years ago

Ben, as much as I agree with the decision to withhold salaries of striking workers, I think you are lying. I am sure you are not a lecturer as you say....
Every beneficiary of the Book and Research Allowance knows that the r ...
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Ben, as much as I agree with the decision to withhold salaries of striking workers, I think you are lying. I am sure you are not a lecturer as you say....
Every beneficiary of the Book and Research Allowance knows that the research allowance is only 500 cedis. The Book Allowance of ($1500) is usually the bone of contention, and that is part of salaries! That is why UTAG and POTAG go on strik to demand them, not because they want to do research. Those who want to do research don't rely on government. So for your information, when people go on strike for book and research allowances, they do so for salary arrears!
Ben 9 years ago

I believe strongly that you are not a lecturer. If you have followed the issue concerning the strike very well you would have gotten to know that all that POTAG and UTAG talk about is the research they do before going to teac ...
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I believe strongly that you are not a lecturer. If you have followed the issue concerning the strike very well you would have gotten to know that all that POTAG and UTAG talk about is the research they do before going to teach. This is paid annually [for the 2012/2013 academic year, Master's holders received approximately GHc 3000]. I want you to understand that it is NOT and can never be a salary top-up. Do you know that senior administrators of the Polytechnics, Universities and some Institutions [example, CSIR] also receive this money. POTAG as far as I know have NO SALARY arrears, please be informed.Our last arrears were paid in April 2014 which was fuel allowance, you can consult your payslip if ONLY you are a member of POTAG
ablakwa 9 years ago

its a nice idea government ur look funy and ur cup is filled up u are gradualy exiting nnp did to nagrat and they exited 2008 that is exactly two years and ndc too u have two years to go and similar faith await u

its a nice idea government ur look funy and ur cup is filled up u are gradualy exiting nnp did to nagrat and they exited 2008 that is exactly two years and ndc too u have two years to go and similar faith await u
Ben 9 years ago

Please produce just one research publication you have done with the Book and Research you have collected so far. JUST SEND ME A LINK TO DOWNLOAD IT [a research project published by you]. I am really expecting it. DON'T BE SUR ...
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Please produce just one research publication you have done with the Book and Research you have collected so far. JUST SEND ME A LINK TO DOWNLOAD IT [a research project published by you]. I am really expecting it. DON'T BE SURPRISE TO FIND OUT THAT THE POTAG PRESIDENT HIMSELF HAVE NOT PUBLISHED ANY RESEARCH SINCE HIS LIFE TIME. I know what I am saying because he is my friend
NOBLE 9 years ago

Ghanaians like this attitude of 'give it to God, leave it alone, its okay it doesn't spoil nothing'. That's why we are not moving forward as a nation. First of all, it is their constitutional rights to go on strick to press h ...
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Ghanaians like this attitude of 'give it to God, leave it alone, its okay it doesn't spoil nothing'. That's why we are not moving forward as a nation. First of all, it is their constitutional rights to go on strick to press home their legitimate share of what is due them. Doctors went on strick why didn't the Government freezed their pay? how about that. Is about time ghanaians embrace the truth and tell the Government he has fail ghanaians in all areas. Everything ghanaians will politicise it. And who told you the country's polytechnic lecturers are not qualify to teach at that level? What does it take to leacture in a polytechnic? Do your reeach and you will see that all of them are lectureres from the Universities and holds Phds.
Einstein 9 years ago

GOD BLESS GHANA. FREEZE THEIR PAY.. GOVT IS ALSO A BUSINESSMAN

GOD BLESS GHANA. FREEZE THEIR PAY.. GOVT IS ALSO A BUSINESSMAN
Einstein 9 years ago

Let the UNION pay the striking teachers. In fact
Et them reapply

Let the UNION pay the striking teachers. In fact
Et them reapply
Papa Yaw. 9 years ago

How

How
KWAME-BELGIUM 9 years ago

This is the best thing the governmment can do then declare that they have all abandoned their job. There are many qualified people on the streets looking for job. How do we understand democracy in Ghana?

This is the best thing the governmment can do then declare that they have all abandoned their job. There are many qualified people on the streets looking for job. How do we understand democracy in Ghana?
kojo Anane 9 years ago

Well done Sammy Okudzeto, you are a true son of Ghana. Otabil never appeal to POTAG to go back to work but plead for removal of Mahama because his Diplomatic Passport was taken away from him. hooo! shame ! cedi/dollar Pasto ...
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Well done Sammy Okudzeto, you are a true son of Ghana. Otabil never appeal to POTAG to go back to work but plead for removal of Mahama because his Diplomatic Passport was taken away from him. hooo! shame ! cedi/dollar Pastor.
BRAFI 9 years ago

MAHAMA Me AND myself, my wife, and my three kids are in full support of your desertion,infact don't u ever use my family tax to pay any stupid striking woker,it has been long long long long long overdue,

MAHAMA Me AND myself, my wife, and my three kids are in full support of your desertion,infact don't u ever use my family tax to pay any stupid striking woker,it has been long long long long long overdue,
Ando 9 years ago

The government shouldn't have paid them their salaries since they embarked on the strike....no work no pay.The goverment should have consider freezing their salaries for 4 months

The government shouldn't have paid them their salaries since they embarked on the strike....no work no pay.The goverment should have consider freezing their salaries for 4 months
Bob Lamptey,Accra 9 years ago

Govt action is a recipe for disaster....i tell u the student will be at home for over a year

Govt action is a recipe for disaster....i tell u the student will be at home for over a year
Kobby 9 years ago

It doesn't matter, at least money will not be paid to malingers

It doesn't matter, at least money will not be paid to malingers
Kwame Sarpong 9 years ago

I fully support the salary freeze even if they call off the strike the last three months salary must factor in.They should not be paid for three months. Government cannot waste the tax payer's monies on these POTAG members, i ...
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I fully support the salary freeze even if they call off the strike the last three months salary must factor in.They should not be paid for three months. Government cannot waste the tax payer's monies on these POTAG members, it is long over due. There are a lot of unemployed, so if they don't want to work , govt can advertised their positions. (I can mobilize) lecturers from within and outside Ghana to lecture. How many of them have publications. They just take the book and research allowance with no positive outcome.
Elijah. 9 years ago

At last we have a government that not only "barks but also bites". I would go further by clawing back the pay they've already received through decremental future payments. This will send a strong message to all groups that y ...
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At last we have a government that not only "barks but also bites". I would go further by clawing back the pay they've already received through decremental future payments. This will send a strong message to all groups that you don't achieve anything by striking so unnecessarily. Any strike that lasts longer than one day completely loses its meaning and has a seriously negative impact on our overall achievement as a nation. And then the very same people turn round and blame government for lack of progress in our development. When you kept your students out of classrooms for three months have you any idea what students in similar institutions in Malaysia, China or South Korea would have achieved? Is it any wonder that those countries are powering ahead whilst Ghana is literally retrogressing? If POTAG have any sense that their president needs to be removed from office as early as Monday. We have no time to waste on self-centred individuals.
Newsite Bansah 9 years ago

It is shocking to learn that striking workers actually get paid when on strike. No wonder we have so much labor unrest in the country. If workers can stay home and draw a salary, then there is very little incentive for them ...
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It is shocking to learn that striking workers actually get paid when on strike. No wonder we have so much labor unrest in the country. If workers can stay home and draw a salary, then there is very little incentive for them to go back to work.

In Canada, and I am sure in other developed countries, labor unions put aside part of their member contributions into a strike fund, which is used to pay the workers during a strike.

NO WORKER SHOULD BE PAID WHEN ON STRIKE. NO WORK, NO PAY. No contribution, no chop!!
KANAWU 9 years ago

You may have the power and the platform to peddle untruth that Govt has yielded to the demands of POTAG. You may continue to assume that majority of the public is ignorant of the facts and would support any decision to freeze ...
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You may have the power and the platform to peddle untruth that Govt has yielded to the demands of POTAG. You may continue to assume that majority of the public is ignorant of the facts and would support any decision to freeze salaries of POTAG members. You may assume you are so clever and able to manipulate GNUPS against their teachers. I hope you would also be minded to establish whether the stike by the teachers is legal or not. I hope you would also want to establish whether the employer can unilaterally vary the negotiated conditions of service of workers without recourse to laid down procedures.Remember that oppression and suppression will prevail but just a while. YOU CAN FULL THE PEOPLE SOMETIMES BUT YOU CAN'T FOOL ALL THE PEOPLE ALL THE TIME. You may need to ask the NPP to share with you their experiences in 2006 when they froze NAGRAT members' October salaries and eventually paid the money in 2008 hoping to appease the aggrieved teacher. POLITICIANS DON'T SEEM TO LEARN. THEY OFTEN ASSUME THEY ARE SMARTER AND MORE INTELLIGENT THAN ALL OTHERS. GOD HAVE MERCY AND BLESS GHANA.
ruta 9 years ago

Very

Very
ADA 9 years ago

Government should have done this long time ago. They are greedy teachers. Let them compare their salaries with their colleagues in the sub region and see how many lecturers they would pay from their salaries. Things are diffi ...
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Government should have done this long time ago. They are greedy teachers. Let them compare their salaries with their colleagues in the sub region and see how many lecturers they would pay from their salaries. Things are difficult for everybody. The cake should be shared fairly and not only to greedy lecturers.
Jonathan 9 years ago

This is the one sensitive thing done by this govt.

This is the one sensitive thing done by this govt.
Aza 9 years ago

POTAG should refund all monies paid them for no work done.NO WORK NO PAY

POTAG should refund all monies paid them for no work done.NO WORK NO PAY
Obournana 9 years ago

This is better.

This is better.
ASODINA AKABO FRANCIS 9 years ago

Great decision. no work! no pay! fair deal!

Great decision. no work! no pay! fair deal!
Wahala 9 years ago

Good job. The govt should retrieved the May, June and July salaries from the teachers. No work, no pay. Go and apply to teach in a private university and go on strike and expect your employers to pay you?

Good job. The govt should retrieved the May, June and July salaries from the teachers. No work, no pay. Go and apply to teach in a private university and go on strike and expect your employers to pay you?
asonaba kofi 9 years ago

i was shocked when i learnt that the striking potag members were being paid. no wonder the strike has lasted so long.it should be government policy not to pay striking employees.if they really believe in what they are strikin ...
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i was shocked when i learnt that the striking potag members were being paid. no wonder the strike has lasted so long.it should be government policy not to pay striking employees.if they really believe in what they are striking for then they have to sacrifise for it.
NA 9 years ago

Simple, the government should hire new lecturers to teach. There are competent graduates with Masters and Ph.Ds looking for employment. These people are greedy and hate the development of the country. The elites have always e ...
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Simple, the government should hire new lecturers to teach. There are competent graduates with Masters and Ph.Ds looking for employment. These people are greedy and hate the development of the country. The elites have always exploited the country to the disadvantage of the least educated and the poor who pay their salaries.
A LASISI 9 years ago

Why will ghanaian workers always strike just bcos f allawance. God save ghana. Goverment action is long over due

Why will ghanaian workers always strike just bcos f allawance. God save ghana. Goverment action is long over due
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hh 9 years ago

For once NDC has made a good decision

For once NDC has made a good decision
MICHAEL 9 years ago

Govt should give them a day to report or consider themselves sacked.
They must reapply for their position which should also be open o all.

Govt should give them a day to report or consider themselves sacked.
They must reapply for their position which should also be open o all.
Whatever 9 years ago

It is very much in order

It is very much in order
j t anum 9 years ago

freezing of potag salary is long over due i am happy that finally government has taking the right decision.

freezing of potag salary is long over due i am happy that finally government has taking the right decision.
joe,boston 9 years ago

A union goes on strike and a percentage of their salary

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A union goes on strike and a percentage of their salary

Now let's see how long these unpatriotic members of POTAG continue their strike. Let the Union pay their salary.
Kobby 9 years ago

Please use their SSNIT contributions to retrieve the salaries they have collected for June and July

Please use their SSNIT contributions to retrieve the salaries they have collected for June and July
opana 9 years ago

you ndc supporters are crazy you guys thinks that it will help the students no way so you guys must thinks twice before you support this bugabuga things thanks

you ndc supporters are crazy you guys thinks that it will help the students no way so you guys must thinks twice before you support this bugabuga things thanks
OPPONG -UK 9 years ago

All THE POLYTECHNIC TEACHERS SHOULD BE ASKED TO PRESENT THEIR INDIVIDUAL RESEARCHES MADE SINCE THEY WERE EMPLOYED
TO PROVE THEIR DEMAND. WHATEVER THEY CAME AND MET ARE THE SAME BOOKS AND PAMPHLETS THEY CONTINUE TO USE BY
...
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All THE POLYTECHNIC TEACHERS SHOULD BE ASKED TO PRESENT THEIR INDIVIDUAL RESEARCHES MADE SINCE THEY WERE EMPLOYED
TO PROVE THEIR DEMAND. WHATEVER THEY CAME AND MET ARE THE SAME BOOKS AND PAMPHLETS THEY CONTINUE TO USE BY
PHOTO COPYING FOR THE STUDENTS.
Lord Tennison 9 years ago

Communist Inferior Tactic(CIT) it is.Will it solve the problem or worsen it?Ghana could have afforded these payments but for the senseless spending of clueless and wholly incompetent John Mahama.The NPP left a buoyant economy ...
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Communist Inferior Tactic(CIT) it is.Will it solve the problem or worsen it?Ghana could have afforded these payments but for the senseless spending of clueless and wholly incompetent John Mahama.The NPP left a buoyant economy.How did things become so deplorable?
You must stop your nonsense and pay the book research allowance so the kids can go back to school and learn.If you have the money to pay for the convoys of even the garden boys at the Flagstaff House and all the body guards,why cann't you find the money meant to buy teaching materials for our teachers so they can teach Ghana's future leaders?
If you can heartily pay judgement debts and pump money into the pockets of your cronies through SADA and GYEEDA,why cann't you fund their book research allowance?
Do not antagonize our academicians like Jerry Rawlings did.John Mahama should know better.

Time and tide wait for no man.
GHANANI 9 years ago

They should be made to refund all the salaries they have been paid from the very day they went on strike.And this should be a warning to the TUC and all workers that the era of paying workers when on strike has ended.

They should be made to refund all the salaries they have been paid from the very day they went on strike.And this should be a warning to the TUC and all workers that the era of paying workers when on strike has ended.
GHANANI 9 years ago

The era of workers going on strike and getting paid has ended.The TUC and workers all over the country should take note.

The era of workers going on strike and getting paid has ended.The TUC and workers all over the country should take note.
Edd 9 years ago

This action is long overdue . They should not be paid while they are on strike .

This action is long overdue . They should not be paid while they are on strike .

Gov't freezes August salaries of striking Poly Teachers

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