Keep the academic calendar smooth while we address your concerns – Education Minister appeals to striking teachers

Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has called upon striking teacher unions to return to work, while his office is actively engaged in discussions with union leaders, the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department, the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission, and the Ghana Education Service to address their concerns and restore normalcy to the academic calendar.

The strike, initiated by the Ghana National Association of Teachers, the National Association of Graduate Teachers, and the Pre-Tertiary Teachers Association of Ghana on September 25, has led to significant disruptions in teaching and learning across the country. The unions are demanding a new Collective Agreement, automatic placement of newly promoted teachers on their appropriate salary scales, and the implementation of the Deprived Area Allowance.

The Minister emphasized the importance of keeping the academic calendar smooth while working on resolving the unions' issues, highlighting the recent restoration of the September-to-July school term. The unions have accused the government of acting in bad faith, citing delays in addressing their concerns despite multiple attempts to engage with the government.