The Bono Regional branches of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and Pre-Tertiary Teachers Association of Ghana (PRETAG) have expressed their support for the ongoing nationwide teachers' strike. According to the unions, the industrial action will continue until the government addresses their outstanding concerns. The unions' decision was announced at a press conference in Sunyani, the regional capital.
The regional leadership of the unions urged teachers across the region to remain resolute and stay off duty until further directives from their national leadership. Eric Adongo, Regional Secretary of GNAT for the Bono and Ahafo Regions, stated that the regional unions remained fully committed to the strike declared on September 25, 2026. He emphasized that the action would not be called off until the issues at stake had been satisfactorily resolved.
Among the concerns driving the industrial action are delays in the automatic placement of teachers who have passed promotion examinations on their appropriate salary scales. The non-implementation of the deprived-area allowance and delays in negotiating a new collective agreement are also major issues. The unions have called on the government to engage their national leadership and take concrete measures to resolve the outstanding issues.
The unions maintained that addressing the grievances would be key to bringing the industrial action to an end. They emphasized that the strike remains in force and shall continue until the outstanding demands of the teacher unions are satisfactorily addressed. The government is yet to respond to the unions' demands.
The strike has affected schools across the country, with teachers staying home in protest. The Bono Region is one of the areas hardest hit, with teachers and students alike feeling the impact of the industrial action. The regional unions have assured their members that they will continue to support the strike until the government meets their demands.
The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and Pre-Tertiary Teachers Association of Ghana (PRETAG) have been advocating for better working conditions and benefits for teachers. The current strike is part of their efforts to press the government to address their concerns. The unions have a long history of advocating for teachers' rights in Ghana.
The strike is ongoing, with no immediate end in sight. The teacher unions in the Bono Region have urged their members to remain resolute and continue to stay home until the government addresses their demands. The situation remains tense, with both sides yet to reach a resolution.
Key points
- The Bono Region teacher unions have thrown their weight behind the nationwide strike, citing unresolved grievances including delayed promotions and unpaid allowances.
- The strike is driven by concerns including delays in the automatic placement of teachers who have passed promotion examinations and the non-implementation of the deprived-area allowance.
- The unions have called on the government to engage their national leadership and take concrete measures to resolve the outstanding issues.
