Until we see concrete action, we will stay home – Striking teachers

The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has firmly rejected the government's promises to address their concerns over teachers' conditions of service. The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), GNAT and the Pre-Tertiary Teachers Association of Ghana (PRETAG) have declared an immediate nationwide strike, demanding concrete action on outstanding issues such as the payment of promotion arrears and delays in negotiations over their conditions of service.

Isaac Baah, Head of Salaries at GNAT, clarified their stance after meeting the Minister of Education, emphasizing that previous commitments have not translated into the expected actions. The unions are no longer satisfied with promises and insist on tangible results, specifically mentioning salary arrears needing to be reflected on payslips and credited to their bank accounts before considering ending the strike.

Despite the latest meeting with the Education Minister, teachers remain at home until the government demonstrates tangible progress in addressing their concerns. The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has appealed to the striking unions to return to work as he continues to engage with their leadership, alongside the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department, the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission, and the Ghana Education Service.