
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.

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

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.

Discover the crucial reasons behind the Ministry of Health's decision to grant a final extension for healthcare professionals to report to their
The Ministry of Health has extended the reporting deadline for recently recruited nurses and allied health professionals to various districts. This

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 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…

A routine check in Accra's government hub reveals a potential gap in fire safety infrastructure.
The Ghana National Fire Service and Ghana Water Limited inspected fire hydrants in Accra's Ministries enclave.

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…

Teachers are back in class, but unresolved issues could reignite tensions - what happens next?
The Council of State has urged stakeholders to sustain dialogue as teachers return to classrooms after a nationwide strike.

The CAGD workers union is pushing for autonomy - but who is standing in the way, and why?
The Controller and Accountant-General's Department Workers' Union (CAGDWU) has responded to claims opposing autonomy for the Controller and Accountant-General's Department (CAGD). The union insists that granting autonomy to the CAGD is critical for fiscal governance - but what could this mean for Ghana?

A battle is brewing between two unions - but what does it mean for the management of Ghana's finances?
The Controller and Accountant-General's Department Workers' Union (CAGDWU) and the Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) are at odds. The dispute centers on a proposal to grant autonomy to the Controller and Accountant-General's Department (CAGD) - and the implications could be significant.

A viral claim of massive 'unearned salaries' has the CAGD scrambling to defend its payroll system - but is it enough?
The Controller and Accountant-General's Department (CAGD) is addressing a viral social media publication. The department is keen on defending the integrity of the government payroll system - but why is this defense so important right now?

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…

After days of disruption, teachers head back to class - but will the promised payments actually arrive by Friday?
Pre-tertiary teacher unions in Ghana have suspended their strike over unpaid allowances, with schools set to resume today.

Why is a two-billion-cedi road project being prioritized while teachers wait for their dues?
A lawmaker on Parliament's Education Committee is pressing the government over unpaid teacher allowances amid a strike.

Why is Eduwatch pressing for a time-bound deal as the strike enters its 12th day?
Eduwatch urges urgent resolution of the teachers' strike disrupting Ghana's pre-tertiary schools.