The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has declared an indefinite strike, commencing on Monday, 24 November 2025, due to the government’s failure to fully implement the arbitral award issued by the National Labour Commission (NLC) on 2 May 2023.
This strike will impact all 46 Colleges of Education throughout the nation.
The decision was made by CETAG’s National Executive Committee (NEC) after consulting with the National Council during an emergency meeting held on November 19, 2025.
The association stated that the ongoing inaction from the government has left them with no choice but to cease all services across the 46 Colleges of Education in the country.
Among the primary grievances highlighted by CETAG are the Non-Payment of all-year-round work compensation for additional duties carried out in 2022 for 39 colleges, with only partial payments made to the Accra College of Education, as well as the outstanding Book and Research Allowance arrears for the academic years 2023/2024 and 2022/2023.
Furthermore, the group raised concerns regarding the outstanding Book and Research Top-up arrears for the 2021/2022 academic year owed to Akrokerri College of Education, along with the downgrading of certain experienced teaching staff who hold master’s degrees, which undermines their professional dignity and violates the agreed conditions of service and the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651).
In a statement, CETAG National President, Maxwell Bunu, and National Secretary, Fidelis Kamaayi, underscored that the strike is a valid response to the government’s breach of agreements and its disregard for legally binding labour directives.
They emphasized that CETAG members will not return to the lecture halls or supervise students until all grievances are adequately addressed.
The Association reaffirmed its dedication to quality teacher education but cautioned that its members will not accept further exploitation or disrespect.
CETAG is urging the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Finance, and the Government of Ghana to act promptly and in good faith to resolve these disputes.
