Teacher unions suspend planned strike as government promises salary adjustments in September
The planned industrial action by major teacher unions over delays in the implementation of salary adjustments for promoted teachers has been suspended following an agreement with the government. The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) and Pre-Tertiary Teachers Association of Ghana (PRETAG) reached the agreement with the Ministry of […]
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu engaged with teacher union leaders to discuss teacher placement on appropriate salary scales. In response to the meeting, unions decided to cancel their planned strike after receiving assurances of concrete solutions. A major outcome is that teachers will no longer need to travel to District Education Offices to submit payslips for salary-scale placement.
Additionally, nearly 80,000 teachers will be correctly positioned on their respective salary scales. The Ghana Education Service (GES) will supply the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department with the required data to effect the necessary changes and payments. The Ministry of Education expressed gratitude to the unions for their cooperative approach and dedication to addressing the issue in the best interest of the Ghanaian education system and, most importantly, the welfare of teachers.
The Ministry affirmed its commitment to collaborating with all pertinent stakeholders to ensure teachers receive their rightful benefits promptly and efficiently.
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