The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has reaffirmed its decision to continue its ongoing industrial action until all its outstanding demands are fully met. The association has made it clear that it will not suspend the strike based on promises, citing past experiences where such assurances failed to produce results.
Speaking at the 29th General Annual Assembly of the Teacher Trainees’ Association of Ghana (TTAG), CETAG President, Mr. Maxwell Bunu, stated that the association is not “strike-happy” but has been left with no alternative after years of unmet commitments by government.
“We are not happy embarking on strikes, but experience has shown that whenever we suspend action based on promises, nothing happens. This time, we will stand our ground until all our issues are resolved,” he said.
Mr. Bunu emphasized that the government has the capacity to resolve the issues without demanding that CETAG first calls off the strike. He noted that the arbitral award is already in place and the processes are clearly defined.
Background of the Strike
CETAG began its indefinite strike on Monday, November 24, 2025, following a decision by its National Executive Committee after an emergency meeting held on November 19, 2025, in consultation with the National Council. Members across all public Colleges of Education were directed to withdraw their services until further notice.
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The strike was necessitated by the government’s failure to fully implement the National Labour Commission (NLC) arbitral award issued on May 2, 2023, despite several engagements.
Key Issues Raised by CETAG
CETAG outlined several unresolved matters, including:
Non-payment of All-Year-Round Work Compensation for additional duties performed in 2022 across 39 public Colleges of Education (with only partial payment made to Accra College of Education).
Outstanding Book and Research Allowance arrears for the 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 academic years.
Outstanding Book and Research top-up arrears for the 2021/2022 academic year owed to Akrokerri College of Education.
Downgrading of experienced tutors with master’s degrees, which CETAG says violates agreed conditions of service and the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651).
Strike Directives
Under the strike directive, CETAG members are to cease all academic and related activities, including:
1. Lectures
2. Supervision of students on Supported Teaching in Schools
3. Project work vetting
4. Community services and all academic duties
The leadership has stressed that no member should return to work until all grievances are fully addressed, describing the strike as lawful and legitimate.
PRINCOF Adjusts Academic Calendar
Meanwhile, the National Conference of Principals of Colleges of Education (PRINCOF) has announced an early Christmas break for public Colleges of Education.
According to a circular issued to principals:
Colleges will close on Friday, December 12, 2025, instead of December 20.
Colleges will reopen on Monday, January 19, 2026.
PRINCOF explained that the adjustment is to allow time for the completion of admissions for 2025 WASSCE awaiting-results applicants. Principals have been instructed to ensure security and essential services during the break.
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