In a strongly worded letter to the Minister for Education, three major teacher unions — GNAT, NAGRAT, and CCT-GH—have expressed their frustration over the unilateral implementation of the Human Resource Management Information System (HRMIS) by the Public Services Commission (PSC).
The unions had previously warned about the challenges associated with the system, yet their concerns were disregarded, leading to widespread discontent among teachers.
Issues Raised by Teacher Unions
According to the unions, the HRMIS has caused serious setbacks in key areas affecting teachers, including:
1. Salary Activation Delays
The unions report that since the HRMIS was implemented, many teachers have experienced undue delays in salary activation. As of December 2024, some teachers had been waiting between four to twelve months to receive their salaries, causing financial distress.
2. Promotion Challenges
Teachers who successfully passed the 2024 rigorous aptitude test for promotion have not been placed on their correct salary scales, causing disappointment and frustration.
3. Upgrading Issues for Further Studies
Many teachers who pursued further studies, often at their own expense, have been denied the rightful upgrading they should receive upon completion of their programs. This setback discourages professional development among educators.
4. Lower Rank Promotion Delays
Teachers below the rank of Principal Superintendent who successfully passed their last promotion exercise have yet to be upgraded to their deserved ranks.
Call to Action
The unions accuse the PSC of bad faith and demand immediate action to rectify the issues arising from the HRMIS implementation. They have issued an ultimatum, calling on the PSC to resolve these concerns by April 30, 2025, to prevent further frustration and potential disruptions in the education sector.
The letter, signed by Thomas T. Musah (GNAT), Eric Agbe-Carbonu (NAGRAT), and King Ali Awudu (CCT-GH), has also been copied to key stakeholders, including the Minister of Employment, the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), and the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC).
If these concerns are not addressed promptly, the growing dissatisfaction among teachers may lead to widespread agitation, affecting the smooth running of Ghana’s education system.
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