{
  "id": 9779567,
  "title": "Teacher unions strike: NAGRAT accuses government of acting in bad faith",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/teacher-unions-strike-nagrat-accuses-government-of-acting-in-bad-faith",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-25T14:50:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/teacher-unions-strike-nagrat-accuses-government-of-acting-in-bad-faith/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghana’s teacher unions are embroiled in a nationwide strike, with the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) accusing the government of acting in \"bad faith\". President Jacob Anaba lamented that sustained efforts to resolve long-standing teacher concerns through dialogue had been met with delays, leaving educators frustrated and undervalued. The National Union of Teachers (GNAT), NAGRAT, and the Pre-Tertiary Teachers Association of Ghana (PRETAG) have called for industrial action, set to commence on September 25, 2026. The dispute centers around the failure to negotiate a new Collective Agreement since the previous one expired in June 2026, as well as the placement of newly promoted teachers and payment of salary arrears. The unions also demand the implementation of a 20 percent Deprived Area Allowance for educators working in underserved regions. Despite an earlier agreement suggesting that promoted teachers would be placed on their correct salary scales by the end of September 2026, the September 24 deadline for resolving issues was missed. This prompted the unions to withdraw their services, citing the government's lack of urgency in addressing their concerns. Mr. Anaba emphasized the growing anger among teachers due to the unresolved conditions of service, while also highlighting the repeated failure to implement previous decisions and directives, particularly concerning the Deprived Area Allowance. The strikes are anticipated to disrupt teaching and learning in public basic and secondary schools nationwide, with the unions firmly standing by their decision, claiming it is a response to persistent delays and unfulfilled commitments.",
  "summary": "The nationwide strike declared by Ghana’s teacher unions has entered a new phase, with the President of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), Jacob Anaba, accusing the government of showing “bad faith” in its handling of long-standing concerns affecting teachers. Mr. Anaba said the unions had made sustained efforts to engage government and resolve […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Ghana's teacher unions strike over unresolved concerns and delays in negotiations.",
    "National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) accuses government of acting in bad faith."
  ],
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  },
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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."
}