{
  "id": 12372633,
  "title": "Central Regional GNAT Chairman calls for 13th-month salary for teachers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/central-regional-gnat-chairman-calls-for-13th-month-salary-for",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-06T11:51:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/central-regional-gnat-chairman-calls-for-13th-month-salary-for-teachers/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) marked its 60th anniversary, the Central Regional Chairman, Godwin Yaw Andam, urged for the introduction of a 13th-month salary for educators. This proposal, rooted in the challenging conditions faced by teachers, aims to motivate, retain, and recognize those who contribute significantly to national development. Speaking at the organization's 2026 World Teachers’ Day event in Assin Fosu, Andam highlighted the obstacles teachers overcome, including overcrowded classrooms, inadequate facilities, and resource shortages. Despite these difficulties, teachers have shown remarkable resilience, adapting to reforms and technological advancements while continuing their duty. Recognizing the necessity of improved remuneration, Andam emphasized that the 13th-month salary is not a privilege but an essential part of a holistic strategy to enhance teacher welfare. He stressed that such a payment could alleviate financial burdens, enabling teachers to manage personal and professional responsibilities more effectively. Advocating for sustained government engagement, Andam called for respect, reward, and recognition as the foundation for improving the teaching profession. He urged stakeholders to transform the World Teachers’ Day celebration into tangible improvements for teachers, ensuring the profession's future and Ghana's broader development.",
  "summary": "The Central Regional Chairman of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), Godwin Yaw Andam, has called for the introduction of a 13th-month salary for teachers, arguing that improved remuneration is necessary to motivate, retain and recognise educators for their contribution to national development. Speaking at the 2026 World Teachers’ Day celebration in Assin Fosu, […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}