CETAG Suspends Strike, Directs Members Back to Classrooms Feb 16
Decision follows payment of outstanding research and work allowances, with two issues still pending before the National Labour Commission.
- CETAG has suspended its nationwide strike and directed members to return to lecture halls effective February 16, 2026
- The decision follows government payment of major outstanding allowances
- Two issues remain unresolved
The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has officially suspended its nationwide strike after the government released funds to settle key outstanding allowances owed to members.
All teachers across the Colleges of Education have been directed to resume academic duties and return to lecture halls effective Monday, February 16, 2026.
In a press statement dated February 16, 2026, and jointly signed by National President Maxwell Bunu and National Secretary Fidelis Kamaayi, the Association announced that the strike, which began on November 24, 2025, has been called off with immediate effect.
Allowances Paid Prompt Strike Suspension
CETAG explained that the decision follows the payment of several outstanding allowances, including:
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All-Year-Round Work Compensation for additional duties performed in 2022
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2023/2024 Book and Research Allowance arrears
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2022 Research Top-Up Allowance for Akrokerri College of Education
The Association described the government’s intervention as a significant step toward resolving the concerns that triggered the industrial action and commended authorities for honouring the financial commitments.
Two Issues Still Pending
Despite suspending the strike, CETAG noted that two key issues remain unresolved and are currently before the National Labour Commission (NLC) for adjudication.
These include:
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Outstanding Book and Research Allowance arrears for the 2022/2023 academic year, which CETAG insists must be paid on a pro rata basis
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The alleged downgrading of experienced teaching staff with master’s degrees in Colleges of Education
CETAG argued that the downgrading undermines professional dignity and violates agreed conditions of service as well as provisions of the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651).
Call for Speedy Resolution
While suspending the strike in good faith, the Association urged the NLC to expedite its processes to ensure a comprehensive and lasting resolution of the outstanding matters.
CETAG assured members that leadership remains committed to pursuing all unresolved issues to their logical conclusion.
The Association had declared an indefinite nationwide strike on November 24, 2025, accusing the government of failing to implement an NLC arbitral award issued more than two years ago. The action was approved by its National Executive Committee in consultation with the National Council following an emergency meeting on November 19.
