The Coalition of Unpaid Teachers has renewed threats of mass action and says it may head to court over persistent delays in the payment of outstanding salaries and the failure to provide staff identification cards to its members.

According to the group, over 6,000 teachers who have been in service for between one and one-and-a-half years have received only two months of pay, a situation they say has deepened their financial hardship despite an earlier protest held last year.

In an interview with Class News, the coalition’s lead convenor, Simon Kofi Nartey, urged the government and relevant authorities to take immediate steps to resolve the issue.

He stressed that the continued non-payment of arrears is affecting the morale and well-being of affected teachers, calling on the state to act swiftly to enable them to focus fully on their duties.

Mr. Nartey also raised concerns about the delay in issuing staff identification cards, warning that members who are yet to receive their IDs expect the process to be completed before salaries for the current month are released. He cautioned that failure to do so could result in fresh demonstrations.

Additionally, he revealed that the coalition is considering legal redress, describing the situation as inequitable. He noted that while some teachers who were employed at the same time are being paid regularly, others continue to wait, a disparity he described as unacceptable.

The coalition insists it will continue to use all lawful avenues, including protests and possible court action, until all salary arrears are paid and the employment status of its members is fully regularised.