The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has suspended its nationwide strike action following the release of funds by the government to settle key outstanding allowances.
Following this, CETAG has directed all members across the Colleges of Education to resume academic duties and return to the lecture halls effective Monday, February 16, 2026.
In a press statement dated Monday, February 16, 2026, and signed by National President Maxwell Bunu and National Secretary Fidelis Kamaayi, the Association announced that the strike, which began on November 24, 2025, has been called off with immediate effect.
According to CETAG, the decision follows the payment of the All-Year-Round Work Compensation for additional duties performed in 2022, the 2023/2024 Book and Research Allowance arrears, and the 2022 Research Top-Up Allowance for Akrokerri College of Education.
The Association described the government’s action as a significant step toward addressing concerns that triggered the industrial action and commended authorities for responding to the financial obligations.
However, CETAG noted that two issues remain unresolved and are currently before the National Labour Commission (NLC) for adjudication. These include outstanding Book and Research Allowance arrears for the 2022/2023 academic year, which the Association insists should be paid on a pro rata basis, and the alleged downgrading of experienced teaching staff holding master’s degrees in the Colleges of Education.
CETAG argued that the downgrading undermines professional dignity and contravenes agreed conditions of service as well as the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651).
While suspending the strike in good faith, the Association urged the NLC to expedite action on the pending matters to ensure a comprehensive and lasting resolution. It assured affected members that leadership remains committed to pursuing the unresolved issues to their logical conclusion.
CETAG declared an indefinite nationwide strike on Monday, November 24, 2025, accusing the government of failing to implement a National Labour Commission (NLC) arbitral award issued more than two years ago.
The strike was approved by the Association’s National Executive Committee (NEC) in consultation with its National Council during an emergency meeting on November 19.
