
Teacher unions declare nationwide strike
Why are thousands of teachers walking off the job, and what does it mean for schools?
Ghana's three teacher unions have declared a nationwide strike over stalled negotiations and unpaid allowances.
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Why are thousands of teachers walking off the job, and what does it mean for schools?
Ghana's three teacher unions have declared a nationwide strike over stalled negotiations and unpaid allowances.

Teacher unions have set a Thursday deadline - but will the government act in time to avoid chaos?
Three teacher unions in Ghana have issued a deadline to the government over unpaid promotion salaries and arrears.

KsTU-TUTAG is threatening a strike over salary arrears for post-retirement faculty, setting an August deadline for government action.
The Technical University Teachers' Association of Ghana (TUTAG) at Kumasi Technical University (KsTU) has issued an ultimatum to the government

Why is TTAG demanding an immediate halt to teacher recruitment, and what are the implications for trainee teachers?
The Teacher Trainees Association of Ghana (TTAG) is unhappy with the current teacher recruitment exercise. - They are threatening nationwide protests if the government doesn't address their concerns.

Will PRETAG show up to the government's meeting today, or will the strike continue over unmet promises?
PRETAG is set to decide on attending a government meeting today amid an ongoing strike by teacher unions.

Teachers claim promotions bring tiny pay bumps - but what does this mean for classrooms?
PRETAG President King Ali Awudu discusses teacher frustrations over promotions and pay.

Parents are being told to get children ready for Monday - but what did the Council say about the deal that ended the strike?
The National Council of Parent-Teacher Associations Ghana has responded to the suspension of the strike by three teacher unions.

Teachers reject promises again - what will it take to end the classroom standoff?
The Education Ministry is again urging striking pre-tertiary teachers to return to class after unions rejected an earlier appeal.

Will 51,000 teachers finally see their promotion arrears? The government's next move could end the strike.
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu says data on 51,000 teachers is being validated for promotion arrears.

Will Tuesday's meeting end the teacher strike and restore calm in Ghana's classrooms?
The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission is set to meet striking teacher unions on Tuesday to discuss their conditions of service.

Will teacher unions call off their strike as the government sets new deadlines for resolving their demands?
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu is meeting teacher unions over their nationwide strike, with the government setting deadlines for resolving key…

Teachers demand a clear roadmap for benefits - but will the government deliver on its promises this time?
The Ghana National Association of Teachers is demanding clear procedures for implementing their collective agreement with the Ministry of Education…

Will today's crucial meeting between the Education Ministry and teacher unions end the strike over unpaid arrears?
The Education Ministry is set to meet teacher union leaders today to address a nationwide strike over unpaid promotion arrears and stalled…

Why are promoted teachers still waiting for their salary adjustments? The answer lies in a document trail.
The Controller and Accountant-General's Department (CAGD) has clarified the process for paying promoted teachers, following union concerns over…

Why are teacher promotion payments stuck? CAGD points to a document process - but what's the real hold-up?
The Controller and Accountant-General's Department is addressing delays in teacher promotion arrears, tied to document validation with the Ghana…

Why is CHASS now backing sanctions against staff and students in Ghana's senior high schools?
CHASS has raised concerns over rising indiscipline in senior high schools and backs sanctions.

Why a single new allowance request could be blocking a deal for thousands of striking teachers.
Ghana's pre-tertiary teacher unions are on strike over conditions of service, with the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission citing a new allowance…

Teachers who waited years for pay from 2012-2015 now look to President Mahama with a familiar promise.
Teachers in Ghana are demanding payment of long-overdue salary arrears from 2012-2015.