The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has declared an indefinite strike, accusing the government of failing to fully implement the National Labour Commission (NLC) arbitral award issued on May 2, 2023.
In a statement signed by National President Maxwell Bunu and National Secretary Fidelis Kamaayi, CETAG said its National Executive Committee resolved at an emergency meeting on November 19, 2025 to withdraw all services effective Monday, November 24.
The Association said the action has become unavoidable because of what it described as the government’s persistent indifference, disregard for binding agreements, and failure to honour obligations under the NLC ruling.
CETAG listed several unresolved issues, including the non-payment of the All-Year-Round Work Compensation for additional duties performed in 2022 across 39 Colleges of Education. It noted that only the Accra College of Education has received a partial payment.
The Association also cited outstanding Book and Research Allowance arrears for the 2023/2024 and 2022/2023 academic years, along with Book and Research Top-up arrears for the 2021/2022 academic year owed to staff of Akrokerri College of Education.
CETAG further raised concerns about the downgrading of experienced teaching staff who hold master’s degrees, describing the action as a violation of professional dignity, agreed conditions of service, and the Labour Act.
The Association recalled issuing a warning on October 27 that it would activate industrial action if the government failed to act. It said that warning was ignored, leaving no option but to strike.
CETAG stressed that it has exhausted all avenues for dialogue and will not return to work until all outstanding issues are resolved.
“Members will not return to the lecture halls or supervise students on STS until all the listed grievances are fully addressed,” the statement said, adding that while CETAG remains committed to quality teacher education, it will not allow its members to be disrespected or further impoverished.
CETAG insisted that the NLC arbitral award is legally binding and that the government’s inaction amounts to a breach of labour law and collective bargaining principles.
The Association urged the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Finance and the Government to act with urgency and good faith to resolve the matter.