Regional News of Monday, 18 July 2011

Source: GNA

GNAT leadership calls for unity

Nkoranza (B/A), July 18, GNA – Mr. Ebenezer Asare-Baah, Nkoranza District Secretary of Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), has said the leadership of the Association would unify members to promote peace, unity and understanding at all levels.

Mr. Asare-Baah said the major challenges that faced GNAT was infighting among members, mistrust for the leadership as well as lack of free-flow of information.

He was addressing a GNAT delegates’ conference at Victory Presbyterian Church at Nkoranza at which new executive members were elected.

It was under the theme: “GNAT Achievements, Challenges and the Way Forward”.

Mr. Asare-Baah said misunderstandings among some GNAT members during the leadership’s negotiations for better working conditions under the Single Spine Salary Structure called for better communication with all members.

He suggested the leadership of the Association should undertake a nation-wide tour to interact with members for peaceful dialogue in all issues and to bury differences.

Mr. Asare-Baah described GNAT as a vibrant association with international recognition and called on members to remain united and to support its growth.

Mr. Abubakari Ankomah, Nkoranza District Chairman of the Association, appealed to the association to ensure regular interaction with members so they would be abreast with issues and in turn feed colleagues to avoid rumour and gossip.