GNAT rejects gov’t fresh assurances, demands implementation of August 31 agreement
The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has rejected fresh assurances from the government over the concerns that triggered the ongoing teachers’ strike, insisting that the August 31 agreement must first be implemented.
The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has criticized the government for its lack of seriousness in negotiations for a new Collective Agreement, which has contributed to the ongoing teacher strike. The current Collective Agreement expired in June 2026, yet talks for its renewal have not made significant progress. Isaac Baah, GNAT's Head of Salaries, revealed that the union submitted its proposals for the agreement review in August 2025, but subsequent meetings have not yielded positive outcomes.
"The agreement expired in June this year. Before then, we had submitted the proposal for negotiation last year, August. We have been meeting on this collective review, and we have not made any headway because what government brings on the table is nothing to even discuss," Baah stated. GNAT is scheduled to meet with the government on Tuesday to continue the discussions, particularly regarding the Collective Agreement.
The union plans to assess the situation and decide on its next steps, including its stance on the ongoing strike. The delay has also hindered the payment of the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Allowance, a key item under negotiation. This allowance, usually paid in September annually, has not been disbursed this year due to the unresolved negotiations.
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