Education Ministry welcomes suspension of teachers’ strike

The Ministry of Education has welcomed the decision by three pre-tertiary teacher unions to suspend their nationwide strike following negotiations with the government and the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC).

In a statement issued on Friday, October 9, the Ministry described the decision by the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) and the Pre-Tertiary Teachers Association of Ghana (PRETAG) as a positive step towards resolving outstanding concerns through dialogue and mutual understanding.

The Ministry said it remained committed to working with the unions, the FWSC and other stakeholders to address the issues affecting teachers’ welfare while ensuring stability and continuity in the delivery of quality education.