Three pre-tertiary teacher unions are expected to meet the government on Monday, September 28, in a fresh attempt to resolve outstanding concerns that triggered a nationwide strike.
The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) and Pre-Tertiary Teachers Association of Ghana (PRETAG) declared the industrial action effective Friday, September 25, following what they described as delays and unfulfilled commitments by the government.
The unions are demanding action on outstanding promotion-related salaries and arrears, delays in negotiations for a new Collective Agreement and the implementation of the Deprived Area Allowance.
According to the unions, teachers who passed promotion examinations in December 2025 and February 2026 should be automatically placed on their appropriate salary scales, with arrears paid effective January 2026. They also say negotiations for a new Collective Agreement, which should have been concluded by June, remain outstanding.
Government Seeks Resolution
The Ministry of Education has expressed concern about the impact of the industrial action on the academic calendar and says Monday’s meeting will bring together the relevant institutions to address the teachers’ grievances.
Education Ministry spokesperson Hasmin Mohammed said the issues require the involvement of other agencies, including the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission and the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department.
NAGRAT President Jacob Anaba said the unions were prepared to participate in the meeting and remained open to resolving the dispute.
“Our reason for raising the issues is to resolve them, so if there is an avenue for us to resolve them, we will avail ourselves and make sure that we resolve the issues,” he said.
The latest industrial action comes weeks after the unions suspended an earlier strike threat following an August 31 meeting with Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu.
At that meeting, the government committed to ensuring that eligible promoted teachers were placed on their appropriate salary scales by the end of September, with January 2026 serving as the effective date for the adjustments.
The outcome of Monday’s meeting could determine the next steps by the unions and whether the nationwide strike will be suspended.
