Education Ministry commends teacher unions for suspending strike; schools resume today

The Ministry of Education has commended the three teacher unions for suspending their nationwide strike following negotiations with the government and the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC). Public basic schools across the country are expected to resume normal academic activities on Monday, 12 October 2026.

Strike suspended after FWSC agreement

The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and the Pre-Tertiary Teachers Association of Ghana (PRETAG) began the strike on 25 September 2026, over the government’s failure to address their conditions of service.

The unions suspended it on Friday, 9 October, after reaching an agreement with the FWSC on outstanding allowances and arrears. The suspension followed engagements earlier that day with the Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment and the Council of State.

The General Secretary of GNAT, Mr Thomas Musah, urged members to resume work. He said discussions with the FWSC on promotion and deprived-area allowances, as well as outstanding arrears, had been concluded. The union leadership asked members to return to the classroom on Monday while engagements on their outstanding grievances continue.

Ministry’s reaction

In a statement issued on Friday and signed by its Press Secretary, Mr Hashmin Mohammed, the Ministry described the decision as a positive step towards resolving outstanding concerns through dialogue, mutual understanding, and constructive engagement in the interest of teachers and learners.

It reaffirmed its commitment to working with the unions, the FWSC, and other relevant stakeholders to address outstanding issues and improve teachers’ welfare.

The Ministry said it remained committed to ensuring stability and continuity in the delivery of quality education while efforts are made to resolve the concerns raised by the unions.

It also thanked teachers, parents, learners, and other stakeholders for their patience and resilience during the industrial action, and urged all parties to sustain the spirit of cooperation and good faith to consolidate the gains made through negotiations.

The statement further reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to strengthening industrial harmony and creating an environment in which teachers are valued, supported, and empowered to contribute meaningfully to Ghana’s education transformation agenda.