Teacher Unions React to Tax on Small Teachers Allowance

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DEMAND TO REVERSE AND REFUND TAX IMPOSED ON THE
COMPLIMENTARY DIGITAL SUPPORT ALLOWANCE TO TEACHERS

We, the Teacher Unions had earlier in our letter dated November 21, 2024 called on
the Director General of Ghana Education Service (GES) to stop the tax imposed on
the above mentioned Allowance and refund same to teachers.

We hereby remind the GES of the Collective Agreement (CA) which enjoins both
parties to promote the growth and development of cooperation, trust, respect and
endeavour to uphold these values in the implementation of the CA.

It is therefore unfortunate that the GES has unilaterally deducted the tax from the
above mentioned allowance contrary to the agreement and promise that it would not
be deducted.

We hereby demand that the GES should as matter of urgency reverse the said tax
deduction and refunded same to teachers without fail.

We are impatiently waiting and hope to hear quick and swift action to our demand
Thank you.
Yours faithfully,
THOMAS T. MUSAH, GENERAL SECRETARY, GNAT
ERIC AGBE-CARBONU, PRESIDENT, NAGRAT
KING ALI AWUDU, PRESIDENT, CCT-GH
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The Teacher Unions in Ghana are demanding the government to address pressing issues that have been bothering them since the signing of the Collective Agreement in May 2024 ¹.

The Unions are concerned about the taxing of the Complimentary Digital Instruction Support Allowance, which was previously agreed upon not to be taxed ¹.

They are also seeking a transitional period for teachers who want to opt-out of the TVET service to GES without restrictions or fear ¹.

Additionally, they want an end to the forced implementation of the TVET service and the intimidation of teachers to attend Continuous Professional Development Workshops at exorbitant fees ¹.

The Unions have warned that failure to address these issues by November 30, 2024, may lead to a strike, which would disrupt the industrial environment ¹.

Main Issues:

-Taxing of Complimentary Digital Instruction Support Allowance

The government should not tax this allowance as previously agreed upon.

1. -Transitional Period for Opting Out of TVET Service*: Teachers should be allowed to opt-out of the TVET service without restrictions, fear, or intimidation.
2. – *Forced Implementation of TVET Service*: The Unions resist the forced implementation of the TVET service, which compels teachers to join the service without their consent.- *Intimidation to Attend Continuous Professional Development Workshops*:
3. Teachers are being intimidated to att toend workshops at exorbitant fees, which is a form of exploitation.Expected Resolution:
4. The Teacher Unions expect the government to respond to their demands on or before November 30, 2024, to avoid any industrial action ¹

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