
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.

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.

Will the two-week teacher strike really leave the academic calendar intact? The GNAT president says yes - but his reasoning may surprise you.
The Ghana National Association of Teachers president addresses concerns about the recent two-week strike by teacher unions.

Ghanaian teacher unions have put their planned strike on hold, but the underlying issues of salary adjustments remain a critical point of contention.
Teacher unions in Ghana have suspended their planned strike over delayed salary adjustments for promoted teachers. This development follows

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.

Parents are urging the government to fully implement the agreement with teacher unions- but why is this so crucial for the academic year?
The National Council of Parent-Teacher Associations (NCPTA) has responded to the recent agreement between the government and pre-tertiary teacher

Teachers demand concrete commitments before ending their strike - will the government deliver?
Ghana's pre-tertiary teacher unions are on strike over unresolved pay and allowance issues.

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.

Why is the media being asked to change how it covers breast cancer - and what could it mean for public health?
An oncology nurse at Ho Teaching Hospital, speaking for the Breast Society of Ghana, has urged the media to give health professionals airtime to…

With only 6,000 of 80,000 promoted teachers placed on new salaries, unions warn of continued action until concrete steps are taken.
Greater Accra teacher unions GNAT, NAGRAT and PRETAG have backed the nationwide strike by pre-tertiary teachers over three unresolved demands.

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…

GNAT has set a critical deadline for the GES to resolve long-standing issues affecting teachers, hinting at potential consequences if their demands
The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has issued a firm deadline to the Ghana Education Service (GES) regarding unresolved concerns for

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 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…

With teachers on strike, Old Edubiase pupils trade and farm - but what happens to their BECE preparations?
Old Edubiase Methodist Basic School pupils in the Ashanti Region face disrupted schooling due to a nationwide teachers' strike.