'Brace yourselves for disappointment from President Mahama' - NAGRAT tells teachers
The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) in Ghana has warned its members to expect disappointment regarding the implementation of collective agreement commitments. Union leaders expressed frustration over government signals that promised promotions and allowances may not be fulfilled this year.
Why it matters
This highlights potential labor unrest and economic strain in the Ghanaian public education sector, impacting teacher morale and service delivery.
The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) has cautioned its members to prepare for possible disappointment after indications from government suggested that several commitments under the expired collective agreement may not be implemented this year.
Speaking at a press conference, NAGRAT National President Jacob Anaba disclosed that the union's collective agreement expired in June 2026 and negotiations to renew it have yet to be concluded.
"We had a meeting, the first meeting, on the 8th of June, and we were expecting a subsequent meeting to complete the negotiation, but unfortunately we were not invited," he stated.
Mr. Anaba explained that the union's concerns deepened after Vice President Prof. Nana Jane Opoku-Agyemang reportedly told participants at the National Labour Conference that, "Labour shouldn't expect a major change in our collective agreement."
According to him, that position was reinforced during a meeting with the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC).
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