Teacher unions in the Brong Ahafo Region of Ghana have reaffirmed their participation in the ongoing nationwide industrial action. They are demanding concrete commitments from the government to address their concerns. The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and Pre-Tertiary Teachers' Association of Ghana (PRETAG) stated that discussions with the Ministry of Education ended without an agreement.
A meeting with Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu on September 28 failed to produce firm commitments and definite timelines for resolving the concerns. The unions are pressing for a new Collective Agreement, which should have been negotiated by June 2026 but remains outstanding. They described the delay as a serious concern and called for the process to be concluded.
The unions are also demanding the automatic placement of teachers who sat for aptitude tests in December 2025 and February 2026. Despite going through the required process, the affected teachers have yet to be automatically placed, creating uncertainty among them. The unions called for the matter to be resolved without further delay.
Another issue is the implementation of the deprived-area allowance, with the unions accusing the Ministry of Education of failing to review the Deprived Area Report and negotiate the relevant figures with the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) for implementation. The unions stated that the lack of concrete commitments and timelines from the Ministry has compelled them to maintain the industrial action.
The three unions urged their members in the Brong Ahafo Region to remain united, peaceful, and disciplined throughout the strike. They stressed that the industrial action is not intended to undermine education but to push for the implementation of agreed provisions and address concerns affecting teachers.
The regional leadership appealed for continued understanding from parents, guardians, students, traditional authorities, civil society organizations, and the general public as negotiations over the outstanding issues continue. The statement was signed by Eric Adongo, Regional Secretary of GNAT Brong Ahafo; Sulley Nyisina, Chairman of NAGRAT Brong Ahafo; and Augusta Amponsah, Chairperson of PRETAG Brong Ahafo.
The strike remains in force until the outstanding demands of the Teacher Unions are satisfactorily addressed. The unions called on the government and the Ministry of Education to engage them with the urgency required to reach a mutually acceptable resolution.
Key points
- The Brong Ahafo teacher unions' strike is over delayed Collective Agreement negotiations and unpaid allowances.
- The unions demand automatic placement of teachers who passed aptitude tests.
- The strike will continue until the government provides concrete commitments to address the unions' concerns.
