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Education News Ghana
UTAG, TUTAG, and CETAG threaten to embark on a nationwide strike over delayed research allowance.
Three unions, including UTAG, TUTAG, and CETAG in tertiary education — 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)—have jointly threatened to embark on a nationwide strike if the government fails to pay their book and research allowances by June 13, 2025.
According to the press statement released on Monday, June 9, the three unions expressed frustration over what they described as the “undue delay” in releasing the exchange rate required to compute their book and research allowances.
They warned that the delay has created “significant uncertainty and frustration” among members, as many depend on the funds to support academic work and research activities.
Following a joint meeting on June 8, the unions resolved that while they are prepared to accommodate the late release of the exchange rate, they will not accept any extension of payment beyond September 2025.
They highlighted that the allowance is a statutory obligation under their Conditions of Service, not a discretionary gesture.
The unions warned that failure by the government to honor the June 13 deadline will be treated as an official strike notice, triggering industrial action across all affected campuses.
They also urged 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.
Read the press statement below
