Minority urges gov’t to resolve teachers’ grievances amidst industrial action

The Minority Caucus Committee on Employment, Labour Relations and Pensions has urged the government to urgently address the grievances of teachers, which have led to industrial action by the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) and Pre-Tertiary Teachers Association of Ghana (PRETAG).

The Caucus highlighted issues such as delays in negotiating a new Collective Agreement, failure to automatically place teachers who have completed promotion examinations, and non-payment of the Deprived Area Allowance. Deputy Ranking Member Frank Asiedu Bekoe emphasized that these demands were longstanding and related to conditions of service already agreed upon.

The Caucus believes that the government's failure to resolve these issues has contributed to teacher frustration and could negatively impact the education sector. They also noted the link between teacher challenges and the poor performance in the 2026 BECE, arguing that teacher-related issues could affect learning outcomes. The Minority Caucus called on the government to prioritize teachers' concerns, conclude negotiations on the Collective Agreement, direct the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department to pay outstanding arrears, and implement the 20 percent Deprived Area Allowance for teachers in hard-to-reach communities.

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