Teacher unions declare strike
The unions have directed their members to stay off the job from today until the government addresses their concerns
Three major teacher unions in Ghana, the Ghana National Association of Teachers, the National Association of Graduate Teachers, and the Pre-Tertiary Teachers’ Association of Ghana, have announced a nationwide strike. The unions have directed their members to remain off duty until the government resolves their grievances. The primary concerns include the delayed payment of the 20 percent Deprived Area Allowance and the failure to promote teachers who have qualified for higher grades.
Additionally, the unions are pushing for the immediate placement of approximately 8,000 teachers who have passed their promotion exams but are not yet on the payroll. The decision to strike was made at a press conference in Accra. The unions' leaders stated that, due to ongoing delays, unmet promises, and threats from their members, they are supporting their colleagues and hence declaring the strike, effective as of Friday, 25th September 2026.
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