The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has announced an indefinite strike, citing the government’s failure to implement the National Labour Commission (NLC) arbitral award issued on May 2, 2023.
In a statement signed by National President Maxwell Bunu and National Secretary Fidelis Kamaayi, CETAG said its National Executive Committee resolved during an emergency meeting on November 19, 2025, to “withdraw ALL SERVICES effective Monday, November 24.”
The association explained that the industrial action is necessitated by the government’s “persistent indifference, disregard for binding agreements, and failure to honour obligations under the NLC arbitral award.”
Among CETAG’s grievances are unpaid All-Year-Round Work Compensation for additional duties performed in 2022 at 39 Colleges of Education, with only Accra College of Education receiving partial payment. The association also highlighted outstanding Book and Research Allowance arrears for the 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 academic years, as well as Book and Research Top-up arrears for 2021/2022 at Akrokerri College of Education.
CETAG further condemned the downgrading of some experienced teaching staff holding master’s degrees, describing it as a violation of professional dignity, agreed conditions of service, and the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651).
The association noted that it had previously issued a warning on October 27, stating that industrial action would follow if the government failed to respond. “Regrettably, this warning has not been heeded, compelling CETAG to proceed with the strike,” the statement said.
CETAG emphasized that members will not return to lecture halls or supervise students until all grievances are fully addressed. “While CETAG remains committed to quality teacher education, it will not allow its members to be exploited, disrespected, or further impoverished,” the statement added.
The association also stressed that the NLC arbitral award is legally binding, and the government’s non-compliance constitutes “a breach of labour law and collective bargaining principles.”
CETAG called on the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Finance, and the Government of Ghana “to act with the required urgency and good faith to resolve these matters.”
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