FWSC engages pre-tertiary teacher unions over collective agreement
The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) has engaged the leadership of the three pre-tertiary teacher unions in negotiations aimed at finalising their collective agreement and conditions of service. The engagement, held on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, forms part of government’s efforts to address outstanding concerns of the teachers following a joint strike action declared […]
The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) has convened negotiations with the leaders of three pre-tertiary teacher unions, Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and Pre-Tertiary Teachers Association of Graduate (PRETAG). These discussions aim to finalize their collective agreement and conditions of service following a joint strike that began on September 28, 2026.
The meeting, chaired by FWSC Chief Executive Dr George Smith-Graham, brought together the union leaders, including GNAT General Secretary Thomas Musah, NAGRAT President Jacob Anaba, and PRETAG President King Awudu Ali, among other representatives. Dr Smith-Graham stated that the meeting would be reconvened to allow for further consultations on the unions' demands, emphasizing the importance of engaging stakeholders before negotiations resume.
The Minister of Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, convened an emergency meeting on September 28 to address the teachers' concerns, after which the FWSC pledged to lead the formal negotiations on the government's behalf. The FWSC's engagement today marks a step towards resolving outstanding issues in the collective agreement and conditions of service for the three unions.
The government has urged the unions to suspend the strike to foster a conducive environment for constructive negotiations, facilitating the resolution of outstanding issues.
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