A fresh dispute between Ghana’s teacher unions and government could disrupt schools across the country, as organized labour groups demand immediate action on the salary placement of teachers who have recently earned promotions.
The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) and Pre-Tertiary Teachers Association of Ghana (PRETAG) are insisting that affected teachers must be moved onto the salary grades corresponding to their new positions.
The unions have expressed concern over what they describe as delays and additional requirements affecting the implementation of the promotion process. They maintain that the Ghana Education Service had earlier assured teachers that the new placements would be handled automatically.
The unions have set Monday, August 31, 2026, as the deadline for the government to resolve the matter. They have warned that failure to meet the deadline could result in industrial action, potentially affecting teaching and learning nationwide.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Education is expected to meet representatives of the teacher unions at 11 a.m. on Monday in an attempt to settle the disagreement and prevent the threatened strike. The outcome of the meeting could determine whether teachers proceed with industrial action or return to normal operations.
