CETAG Declares Indefinite Strike over Unresolved Conditions of Service Issues

The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has declared an indefinite nationwide strike effective Monday, 24th November 2025, citing government’s persistent failure to honour key obligations under a National Labour Commission (NLC) arbitral award issued on 2nd May 2023.

The directive, issued through a memorandum signed by National President Maxwell Banuu and National Secretary Fidelis Kamaayi, followed an emergency National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held on 19th November and subsequent consultation with the National Council.

According to the Association, the strike has become unavoidable due to what it describes as government’s “persistent failure” to fully implement the NLC arbitral ruling despite several engagements and reminders.

CETAG lists five major unresolved grievances. The first is the non-payment of All-Year-Round Work Compensation for additional duties performed in 2022 across 39 Colleges of Education, with only the Accra College of Education receiving partial payment.

The second and third concerns are the outstanding Book and Research Allowance arrears for both the 2023/2024 and 2022/2023 academic years, which remain unpaid.

CETAG further points to the outstanding Book and Research Top-up arrears owed to the Akrokerri College of Education for the 2021/2022 academic year as an ongoing breach of agreed entitlements.

The Association also accuses government of downgrading experienced teaching staff with master’s degrees, a situation they say undermines professional dignity and violates both their conditions of service and provisions of the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651).

Per the directive, members are to withdraw all teaching activities, including supervision of students on Supported Teaching in Schools (STS) and all related academic responsibilities, until every listed grievance is fully addressed.

It instructed local chairpersons to ensure complete compliance with the directives.

CETAG emphasises that the action is both legitimate and lawful, insisting it is a direct response to government’s breach of agreements and disregard for the NLC’s arbitral decision.

While reaffirming its commitment to quality teacher education, the Association says it will not allow its members to be “exploited, disrespected, or further impoverished.”

CETAG urged all its members nationwide to remain united and resolute until what they describe as overdue justice is delivered.