The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has suspended its nationwide strike following the release of funds by the government to settle several outstanding allowances.
The Association has consequently directed all members across the Colleges of Education to resume academic duties and return to the lecture halls effective Monday, February 16, 2026.
In a press statement dated February 16, 2026, and signed by National President Maxwell Bunu and National Secretary Fidelis Kamaayi, CETAG announced that the industrial action, which commenced on November 24, 2025, has been called off with immediate effect.
According to the Association, the decision was taken after the government paid the All-Year-Round Work Compensation for additional duties performed in 2022, the 2023/2024 Book and Research Allowance arrears, and the 2022 Research Top-Up Allowance for Akrokerri College of Education.
CETAG described the government’s intervention as a significant step toward addressing the concerns that led to the strike and commended the authorities for fulfilling the financial commitments.
However, the Association indicated that two key issues remain unresolved and are currently before the National Labour Commission (NLC) for determination.
These include the outstanding Book and Research Allowance arrears for the 2022/2023 academic year, which CETAG insists should be paid on a pro rata basis, and the alleged downgrading of experienced teaching staff with master’s degrees in the Colleges of Education.
CETAG argued that the downgrading of staff undermines professional dignity and breaches agreed conditions of service, as well as provisions of the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651).
While suspending the strike in good faith, the Association urged the NLC to expedite action on the outstanding matters to ensure a comprehensive and lasting resolution.
It assured members that leadership remains committed to pursuing the unresolved concerns to their logical conclusion.
CETAG had declared an indefinite nationwide strike on November 24, 2025, accusing the government of failing to implement an NLC arbitral award issued more than two years ago.
The decision to embark on the strike was approved by the Association’s National Executive Committee in consultation with its National Council during an emergency meeting held on November 19.
