Public basic schools nationwide are set to resume academic activities on Monday, October 12, following the suspension of a three‑week strike by pre‑tertiary teacher unions.
The industrial action, launched on September 25 by the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) and the Coalition of Concerned Teachers, had halted classroom teaching and raised worries about pupils’ progress.
On Friday, October 9, the unions agreed to suspend the strike after reaching an accord with the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC). The deal was brokered after the Council of State intervened to help bridge the gap between the unions and the government.
Under the agreement, the Controller and Accountant‑General’s Department (CAGD) has pledged to pay teachers their outstanding promotion allowances by October 16, addressing one of the key financial disputes that had driven the strike.
With the suspension in place, teachers are expected to return to their classrooms while government agencies work to honour the commitments made during negotiations.
Officials say the resumption will restore normal learning conditions, but they also note the need for timely payment of financial entitlements to prevent future disruptions.
