We’ll continue negotiations with gov’t despite strike suspension – GNAT
The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) says it will continue engaging the government over outstanding concerns despite the decision by three teacher unions to suspend their industrial action. GNAT General Secretary Thomas Musah stressed that the suspension of the strike did not mean the unions’ demands had been fully addressed, insisting that negotiations would […]
The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has announced that it will continue negotiations with the government despite the suspension of a strike by three teacher unions. GNAT General Secretary Thomas Musah emphasized that the suspension of the strike does not signify the resolution of the unions' demands, stating that negotiations are ongoing.
The strike, initiated on September 25, 2026, was due to issues concerning promotions, conditions of service, and allowances. The unions, which include the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and the Pre-Tertiary Teachers' Association of Ghana (PRETAG), suspended the strike following talks with the Council of State and the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC).
The unions have committed to pursuing their demands through further discussions. As part of the commitments reached, promotion-related arrears are expected to be paid to 51,000 teachers by October 16, 2026, while payments to the remaining beneficiaries are scheduled for the end of October. The digital support allowance is set to be paid in November, and the continuous professional development allowance is scheduled for December 2026. Negotiations are anticipated to continue as the unions strive to address all outstanding issues.
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