
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.

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.

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 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…

Why are teacher unions threatening action over a minister's comment about forged certificates?
Teacher unions are reacting to Interior Minister Muntaka's remarks linking forged WASSCE results to the education sector.

Discover how a prominent figure in Ghana's labour relations is being remembered for his unwavering commitment to fairness and dialogue.
The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) has paid tribute to the late Executive Secretary of CLOGSAG, Dr Isaac Bampoe Addo, recognizing his

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…

A coalition is raising concerns about the treatment of local investors - but what's at the heart of the matter?
The GaDangme coalition is advocating for the protection of local investors amid a dispute between McDan Aviation and GACL. This situation has sparked concerns about investor confidence and the treatment of indigenous businesses- but what does it all mean?

A major debt was creating problems in Ghana's power sector - can the government find a way out?
President Mahama says his administration has been working to resolve challenges in the power sector. He says they've been addressing a substantial debt owed to Independent Power Producers - but the details of how remain to be seen.

Why have 2,000 teachers walked out, and what will it take to bring them back?
Teachers in Dormaa have joined a nationwide strike, leaving classrooms empty across the district.

A GH¢160 million discrepancy has been flagged in teacher allowances - but where did the money go?
The Ministry of Finance is reviewing claims from the Education Ministry regarding teacher trainee allowances under GTEC. An audit has raised questions about a reported GH¢160 million in unpaid allowances - but what did they find?
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