CETAG declares strike over unpaid allowances
The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has declared an indefinite nationwide strike from today Monday, November 24 2025, accusing the government of failing to comply with a National Labour Commission (NLC) arbitral award issued more than two years ago.
The decision was approved by the Association’s National Executive Committee (NEC) in consultation with its National Council at an emergency meeting on November 19.
In a statement signed by CETAG President, Maxwell Bunu, and National Secretary, Fidelis Kamaayi, the union said government inaction had left it “no option” but to withdraw all services across the country’s 46 Colleges of Education.
CETAG’s grievances include the non-payment of all-year-round work compensation for additional duties performed in 2022 in 39 colleges, with only the Accra College of Education receiving a partial settlement. The association also cited outstanding Book and Research Allowance arrears for the 2023/2024 and 2022/2023 academic years.
Further concerns were raised over unpaid Book and Research Top-up arrears for the 2021/2022 academic year owed to staff of Akrokerri College of Education, and the alleged downgrading of experienced tutors holding master’s degrees — a move CETAG says violates agreed conditions of service and the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651).
According to the statement, the strike is a direct response to what CETAG describes as the government’s “breach of agreements” and disregard for binding labour directives.
The union insists its members will not return to classrooms or supervise students until all outstanding concerns are addressed in full.
While reaffirming its commitment to quality teacher education, CETAG warned that it would no longer tolerate what it described as continued disrespect and unfair treatment.
The Association is urging the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Finance, and the Government of Ghana to take swift action to resolve the impasse.
