{
  "id": 9756819,
  "title": "Teacher unions declare nationwide strike",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/teacher-unions-declare-nationwide-strike",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-25T10:57:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/teacher-unions-declare-nationwide-strike-2/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Three teacher unions in Ghana have announced a nationwide strike set to commence on Friday, September 25, 2026. The strike, orchestrated by the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and Coalition of Concerned Teachers, Ghana (PRETAG), stems from growing discontent over the handling of critical issues within the education sector.\n\nThe unions cite delays in addressing teachers' concerns as the primary driver behind the industrial action. These concerns include the unfulfilled negotiations for a new Collective Agreement, the failure to implement the Deprived Area Allowance, and the continuous lack of proper salary placement for newly promoted teachers.\n\nAccording to the unions, the existing agreement expired without the expected completion of negotiations by June 2026. Despite these setbacks, teachers are still awaiting their rightful placement on salary scales, leading to arrears dating back to January 2026. Furthermore, the unions point out that the Deprived Area Allowance, mandated under the 2024 Collective Agreement, has not been implemented. This allowance, set at 20 percent of basic salaries, should have been reviewed and negotiated with the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) as per the agreement.\n\nThe failure of the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) and the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD) to act on these provisions has exacerbated teachers' frustration. The unions accuse the FWSC of ignoring the Deprived Area Report and argue that teachers in deprived or hard-to-reach areas remain without the promised allowance.\n\nThe statement issued by the unions highlights the widespread dissatisfaction amongst educators. They believe that ongoing delays and unmet commitments have left them with no choice but to go on strike to voice their demands effectively.",
  "summary": "The three teacher unions in Ghana have declared a nationwide industrial action, effective Friday, September 25, 2026, over what they describe as prolonged delays in addressing critical concerns affecting teachers. The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) and Coalition of Concerned Teachers, Ghana (PRETAG) announced the strike in a […]",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Teacher unions declare nationwide strike over unpaid promotion arrears and delayed negotiations",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/teacher-unions-declare-nationwide-strike-over-unpaid-promotion",
        "published": "2026-09-25T11:19:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Chronicle Ghana",
        "title": "TEACHER UNIONS DECLARE NATIONWIDE STRIKE",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/teacher-unions-declare-nationwide-strike-9764682",
        "published": "2026-09-25T12:07:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}