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The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has suspended its nationwide strike following the release of government funds to settle key outstanding allowances.
The Association has 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 and signed by National President Maxwell Bunu and National Secretary Fidelis Kamaayi, CETAG announced that the strike, which began on November 24, 2025, has been called off with immediate effect.
According to the Association, the decision follows the payment of 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 action as a significant step toward addressing the concerns that triggered the industrial action and commended authorities for honouring the financial commitments.
However, the Association indicated that two issues remain unresolved and are currently before the National Labour Commission (NLC) for adjudication. These include the outstanding 2022/2023 Book and Research Allowance arrears, 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 undermines professional dignity and contravenes agreed conditions of service as well as the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651).
While suspending the strike in good faith, the Association urged the NLC to expedite action on the pending matters to ensure a comprehensive and lasting resolution. It assured members that leadership remains committed to pursuing the unresolved issues to their logical conclusion.
CETAG had declared an indefinite nationwide strike on November 24, 2025, accusing the government of failing to implement an arbitral award issued more than two years ago by the National Labour Commission.
