The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has declared an indefinite nationwide strike, effective Monday, November 24, 2025, over what it describes as the government’s persistent failure to fully implement the National Labour Commission (NLC) arbitral award issued on May 2, 2023.
The industrial action affects all 46 Colleges of Education across the country.
The decision was taken by CETAG’s National Executive Committee (NEC), in consultation with the National Council, at an emergency meeting held on November 19, 2025.
CETAG says continued government inaction has left the association with no option but to withdraw all teaching and related services in the colleges.
Among the key grievances cited are:
Non-payment of all-year-round work compensation for additional duties performed in 2022 for 39 colleges, with only partial payment made to the Accra College of Education.
Outstanding Book and Research Allowance arrears for the 2023/2024 and 2022/2023 academic years.
Unpaid Book and Research Top-Up arrears for the 2021/2022 academic year owed to staff of Akrokerri College of Education.
Downgrading of some experienced tutors with master’s degrees, which CETAG says undermines their professional dignity and violates agreed conditions of service and provisions of the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651).
In a statement signed by CETAG National President, Maxwell Bunu, and National Secretary, Fidelis Kamaayi, the association described the strike as a lawful response to government’s breach of agreements and disregard for binding labour directives.
They stressed that CETAG members will not return to the lecture halls or supervise students until all outstanding issues are resolved in full.
While reiterating its commitment to quality teacher education, CETAG warned that it will no longer accept what it views as exploitation and disrespect toward its members.
The Association is urging the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Finance, and the Government of Ghana to act swiftly and in good faith to address the concerns and bring an end to the impasse.
