CETAG Declares Indefinite Strike Over Outstanding Allowances
The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has declared an indefinite strike effective Monday, November 24, 2025, accusing the government of failing to fully implement the National Labour Commission’s (NLC) arbitral award issued on May 2, 2023.
The nationwide industrial action affects all 46 Colleges of Education across the country.
According to CETAG, the decision was approved by its National Executive Committee (NEC) in consultation with the National Council at an emergency meeting held on November 19, 2025. The Association said persistent government inaction has left it with no choice but to withdraw teaching and related services in all Colleges of Education.
Among the key grievances listed are the non-payment of all-year-round work compensation for additional duties performed in 2022.
CETAG noted that while the Accra College of Education received partial payment, 39 other colleges are still owed.
The Association also cited outstanding Book and Research Allowance arrears for the 2023/2024 and 2022/2023 academic years. In addition, members of the Akrokerri College of Education are yet to receive Book and Research Top-up arrears for the 2021/2022 academic year.
CETAG further raised concerns about the alleged downgrading of some experienced tutors who hold master’s degrees, a development the group says undermines professional dignity and breaches agreed conditions of service as well as provisions of the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651).
In a joint statement, CETAG National President, Maxwell Bunu, and National Secretary, Fidelis Kamaayi, described the strike as a “legitimate and necessary response” to what they termed the government’s breach of agreements and disregard for binding labour directives.
They insisted that members will not return to the classroom nor supervise any academic activities until all outstanding issues are resolved in full.
While reaffirming its commitment to quality teacher education.
CETAG cautioned that it will no longer tolerate what it considers systemic neglect and disrespect toward its members.
The Association is urging the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Finance, and the Government of Ghana to demonstrate urgency and good faith in addressing the outstanding concerns.
