Teachers’ strike suspended: Here is what government has agreed to pay

Public schools across Ghana resumed normal teaching and learning on Monday, October 12, 2026, ending a two-week nationwide strike by teacher unions. The suspension of the strike, which began on September 25, was officially announced by the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and the Pre-Tertiary Teachers Association of Ghana (PRETAG).

The decision followed several tense meetings and inconclusive mediation efforts. The resolution was reached after a series of diplomatic talks, including sessions at the Ministry of Labour, the Council of State, and the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC). The agreement outlines a clear payment schedule for various allowances and arrears.

Promotion Placement Arrears will be paid by October 16, 2026, while all other affected teachers will receive their full payment by October 31, 2026. Digital Instruction Support Allowance payments are scheduled for November 2026, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Allowance disbursements will occur in December 2026. Deprived Area Allowance implementation is set to begin in January 2027.

Despite agreeing to suspend the strike, union leaders emphasized that the return to work is conditional and will be contingent upon the government meeting the agreed payment dates. Failure to do so could trigger another strike. The Council of State described the meeting with teacher union leaders as fruitful, while the Trade Union Congress (TUC) called for swift action to end the strike, which threatened further disruption to schools.

Labour Minister expressed hope that the ongoing talks would successfully bring an end to the strike.