We Won’t Return To Classroom… Teachers Reject Govt Plea
Haruna Iddrisu, Isaac Baah The teacher unions have rejected a plea by the government to call off their strike, insisting that they will not return to the classroom until Read More... The post We Won’t Return To Classroom… Teachers Reject Govt Plea appeared first on DailyGuide Network .
The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and Pre-Tertiary Teachers Association of Ghana (PRETAG) have rejected the government's plea to end their strike. They insist on receiving action to address their demands, including the payment of promotion arrears, before returning to classrooms.
Following a meeting with the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, and other government officials, the unions said they no longer accept promises and demand tangible evidence of commitment. The government has outlined steps to address concerns, including a meeting with the unions on October 6, 2026, to discuss their collective agreement and conditions of service, and a committee to validate data on a 20 percent deprived-area allowance for teachers, set to take effect in January 2027.
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