Teacher unions have canceled their planned protest following successful negotiations with the MoE
Pre-tertiary teacher unions in the country have called off a planned demonstration originally set for Tuesday, October 1, 2024, in the Greater Accra Region.
This decision followed a lengthy meeting on September 30, 2024, with Education Minister Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum and senior officials from the Ghana Education Service (GES), where several urgent issues were discussed.
A major focus of the discussions was the allowances for teachers in underprivileged areas. Dr. Adutwum shared that the Ministry of Education is processing these payments, pending final data validation by the GES and approval from the Ministry of Finance.
He also announced that the government has fulfilled its commitment to double the Professional Development Allowance (PDA), with payments processed in September 2024.
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The meeting included leaders from the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and the Coalition of Concerned Teachers (CCT-GH), along with GES management.
After reviewing the progress made, union leaders urged their members to forgo the protest, assuring them that their concerns were being taken seriously and addressed.
The unions had initially organized the demonstration over unresolved issues from a Collective Agreement signed in May 2024. Key concerns included delays in negotiating the Deprived Area Allowance, unresolved promotions for higher-ranking teachers, and 12 months of arrears in Tier-2 pension deductions. Additionally, they highlighted challenges with the Public Services Commission (PSC), including delays in upgrades and rank reinstatements.
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