The Teacher Trainee Association of Ghana (TTAG) of the various public colleges of education has expressed concerns regarding the ongoing strike by the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) and a planned strike by the Colleges of Education Non-Teaching Staff Association of Ghana (CENTSAG).

Previously, CETAG declared an indefinite strike effective Thursday, 2 January 2025. This decision was made following an Emergency National Council meeting held on Monday, 30 December 2024, in response to the government's failure to address longstanding grievances, despite multiple engagements and arbitration awards.

According to TTAG, they have taken note of the "notice of strike by the Colleges of Education Non-Teaching Staff Association of Ghana (CENTSAG)"

In a statement issued by TTAG on Sunday, 12 January 2025, the association highlighted the impact of previous industrial actions on their education and called on the authorities to consider the following measures to alleviate the challenges they are currently facing:

1. Although the Conference of Principals of Colleges of Education (PRINCOF) has adjusted the reopening dates for the first semester due to unforeseen circumstances, we appeal to the Colleges to only resume when there are no ongoing or pending strike actions. This would help prevent wastage of time and resources.
2. We hope that the newly adjusted reopening date of 27 January 2025 will provide the government and all relevant stakeholders with sufficient time to address the persistent strikes that have continually disrupted the academic calendar of the Colleges of Education.
3. We strongly advise that all teacher trainees, including Level 400 trainees, stay at home in solidarity with our teachers until the government addresses their demands, allowing academic work to proceed without further disruptions.

TTAG called on its members to remain calm and united with their leadership during these challenging times.

"We will keep you updated on this issue and any further developments", it noted.