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Three major teacher unions in Ghana, namely the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and the Coalition of Concerned Teachers (CCT), have voiced serious concerns over the government’s failure to address their longstanding grievances.
In a joint press release, the unions warned that the government’s inaction is fueling unrest among teachers, which could potentially disrupt industrial harmony. They highlighted several unfulfilled commitments from the Collective Agreement signed on May 24, 2024, including the initiation of negotiations on the Deprived Area Allowance within a month of the agreement, and resolving promotion issues from Deputy Director (DD) to Director II (DII) and then to Director I (DI) by September 2024.
Additionally, the unions pointed out that the Ghana Education Service (GES) and the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) have yet to address salary disparities for DD and below within the GES. They also expressed frustration over the delayed distribution of TM1 laptops to teachers, which were promised by August.
