Fair Wages and Salaries Commission to meet teacher unions October 6 as strike continues

The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission is expected to meet the pre-tertiary teacher unions on Tuesday, October 6, as government seeks to resolve outstanding concerns that have triggered the nationwide teachers’ strike.“We are assured that the government of President Mahama remains committed to rolling out the rural deprive 20% allowance effective January 23rd to 7th, subject to the validation of the data identified roadmap to which the teacher union will be adequately represented.”Read also: Teacher unions reject government plea, vow to stay home until salaries reflect on payslips The Minister said the validation committee would help establish the relevant data required for the implementation of the rural deprived allowance, with representatives of the teacher unions expected to participate in the process.