Why CETAG is Embarking on Industrial Action

The Colleges of Education Teachers Association (CETAG) has directed all members to lay down their tools effective November 24, 2025.

This follows what it described as the government’s persistent failure to fully implement the National Labour Commission (NLC) arbitral award of 2nd May 2023, despite repeated engagements and reminders.

In a statement, it directed members to cease all teaching, supervision of students on STS, and related academic duties immediately.

It also banned members from going to the lecture halls until all grievances are fully resolved.

“This strike is legitimate and a lawful response to the government’s breach of agreements and disregard for the NLC arbitral award.”

Below are their grievances:

1. Non-payment of All-Year-Round Work Compensation for additional duties performed in 2022 across 39 Colleges of Education, with only partial payment made to Accra College of Education.

2. Outstanding Book and Research Allowance arrears for the 2023/2024 academic year.

3. Outstanding Book and Research Allowance arrears for the 2022/2023 academic year.

4. Outstanding Book and Research Top-up arrears for the 2021/2022 academic year owed to Akrokerri College of Education.

5. Downgrading of experienced teaching staff holding master’s degrees, which undermines professional dignity and violates agreed conditions of service and the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651).

Story by Hajara Fuseini

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