The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has declared an indefinite strike over what it describes as the government’s failure
The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has declared an indefinite strike over what it describes as the government’s failure to implement the National Labor Commission (NLC) arbitral award issued on May 2, 2023.
In a statement signed by National President Maxwell Bunu and National Secretary Fidelis Kamaayi, the association said its National Executive Committee, at an emergency meeting on November 19, 2025, resolved to “withdraw ALL SERVICES effective Monday, November 24.”
CETAG said the decision follows the government’s “persistent indifference, disregard for binding agreements, and failure to honor obligations” under the NLC award.
The association’s grievances include outstanding All-Year-Round Work Compensation for additional duties carried out in 2022 across 39 Colleges of Education, with only Accra College of Education receiving partial payment. CETAG also cited unpaid 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 additionally condemned the downgrading of some experienced tutors with master’s degrees, describing the move as a violation of professional dignity, agreed conditions of service, and the Labor Act, 2003 (Act 651).
The association recalled that it had issued a warning on October 27 that industrial action would follow if the government failed to address its concerns. “Regrettably, this warning has not been heeded, compelling CETAG to proceed with the strike,” the statement noted.
CETAG said its members will not return to lecture halls or supervise students until all outstanding issues are fully resolved. “While CETAG remains committed to quality teacher education, it will not allow its members to be exploited, disrespected, or further impoverished,” it added.
Emphasizing that the NLC arbitral award is legally binding, the association said the government’s non-compliance amounts to “a breach of labor law and collective bargaining principles.”
CETAG has called on the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Finance, and the Government of Ghana to act urgently and in good faith to address the matter.