Three prominent unions in Ghana’s tertiary education sector have issued a joint ultimatum to the government, threatening to embark on a nationwide strike if their book and research allowances are not paid by June 13, 2025.
The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), the Technical University Teachers Association of Ghana (TUTAG), and the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) expressed frustration over the delay in releasing the exchange rate required to compute the allowances.
In a statement, the unions noted that the delay has created “significant uncertainty and frustration” among members.
“We are prepared to accommodate the late release of the exchange rate, but we will not accept any extension of payment beyond September 2025,” the unions stated. “The allowance is a statutory obligation under our Conditions of Service, not a discretionary gesture.”
The unions warned that failure to meet the June 13 deadline will be treated as an official strike notice, triggering industrial action across all affected campuses.
“We urge the government to act swiftly to avert a nationwide disruption of the academic calendar and to protect the welfare of lecturers and the broader education sector,” they added.
The unions’ joint statement followed a meeting on June 8, where they resolved to take collective action to resolve the impasse. With the deadline looming, the government is under pressure to settle the allowances and avoid a potentially disruptive strike.
