Pragya drivers in the Ahafo Region expressed concern over a notable drop in sales following the ongoing teacher strike.
Drivers in Goaso highlight the significant impact of transporting school children during peak hours on their income.
The President of the National Association of Teachers (GNAT), Rev. Isaac Owusu, and the Vice President of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) Jacob Anaba, on Monday, March 25, took on the Chief Executive Officer of the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) over the ongoing nationwide strike by public school teachers.
While appearing as guests on JoyNews’ PM Express, the two reps from the two major teacher unions expressed their dissatisfaction with comments made by Mr Ben Arthur which they considered to be an attack on them for embarking on an industrial action.
On March 20, the three teacher unions namely, the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), Ghana National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and the Coalition of Concerned Teachers Ghana (CCT-GH) declared a strike due to unsatisfactory conditions of service.
According to the unions, the government had failed to renew its collective agreement, among other concerns, following its expiration in 2023.
They argued that since all efforts to get the government to the negotiation table have proven futile, laying down their tools was their last resort.
However, the strike has led to a sharp decrease in sales as parents and children are absent from the roads.
Drivers urged the government to address the strike issues promptly for teachers to resume classes, which they believe will boost sales and enhance their livelihoods.
