Teacher unions’ strike: Minority demands immediate payment of teacher arrears, 20% deprived area allowance

The Minority in Ghana's Parliament has called on the government to urgently address the concerns raised by the country's teacher unions, particularly the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and the Pre-Tertiary Teachers Association of Ghana (PRETAG). These concerns include the delays in negotiating a new Collective Agreement, the failure to automatically place promoted teachers in their new grades, and the non-payment of the 20% Deprived Area Allowance for teachers working in hard-to-reach communities.

The Minority argues that these issues, which are agreed conditions of service, have not been implemented by the government through the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) and the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD). The Minority asserts that these problems could negatively impact learning outcomes and the overall quality of education, citing the poor performance in the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).

They urge the government to engage the unions and conclude negotiations on the new Collective Agreement, as well as to immediately pay the outstanding arrears and implement the 20% Deprived Area Allowance.

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