Teacher unions in Ghana have agreed to call off their ongoing strike action, with teachers expected to resume work on Monday, October 12, 2026, following engagements between the government and teacher unions over outstanding concerns affecting teachers.
According to a communiqué dated October 9, 2026, the Government Team, represented by the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC), the Ghana Education Service (GES), and the teacher unions have reached agreements on several issues affecting teachers’ welfare and conditions of service.
The negotiations involved the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and the Pre-Tertiary Teachers Association of Ghana (PRETAG), in collaboration with the relevant government institutions.
Key Agreements Reached Between Government and Teacher Unions
The communiqué outlined the following agreements reached during the negotiations.
- Deprived Area Allowance
The government has agreed to develop and announce the modalities for implementing the Deprived Area Allowance in January 2027. This is expected to address concerns about incentives for teachers working in deprived areas.
- Promotion Placement and Arrears
The communiqué indicated that 51,000 teachers are expected to be paid their promotion placement arrears by October 16, 2026. The remaining payments are expected to be completed by the end of October 2026.
This agreement is expected to bring relief to teachers who have been waiting for their promotion-related payments.
- Complimentary Digital Instruction Support Allowance
Negotiations on the Complimentary Digital Instruction Support Allowance have been concluded. Payment of the allowance is expected to begin in November 2026.
- Continuous Professional Development Allowance
The parties have also concluded negotiations on the Continuous Professional Development Allowance, with payment expected in December 2026.
- Outstanding Issues
Although agreements have been reached on the issues outlined in the communiqué, the government and the teacher unions have agreed to continue negotiations on the remaining outstanding matters.
Teacher Unions and Government Sign Communiqué
The communiqué was signed on behalf of the employer by George Smith-Graham, Chief Executive of the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission.
On the side of the teacher unions, Mr Thomas Musah, General Secretary of GNAT, signed the document. The witnesses included Prof. Ernest Kofi Davis, Director-General of the Ghana Education Service; Prof. Charles Adabo Oppong, Director of G&E at FWSC; Mr Jacob Anaba, President of NAGRAT; and King Ali Awudu, President of PRETAG
