Teacher Unions Raise Alarm Over Delayed November 2025 Professional and Digital Allowances.


Teacher Unions Raise Alarm Over Delayed November 2025 Professional and Digital Allowances.

Earlier this month, Ghana’s leading teacher unions, GNAT, NAGRAT, and PRETAG, issued a formal statement expressing serious concern over delays in disbursing two essential allowances: the Continuous Professional Development Allowance (CPDA) and the Continuous Digital Skills Allowance (CDISA). 

These payments, scheduled under the 2024 Collective Agreement for November 2025, remain unpaid, generating widespread frustration and anxiety among teachers nationwide. Many educators rely on these allowances not only to enhance their professional skills but also to meet personal financial obligations, making the delay particularly burdensome.

Union leaders Thomas T. Musah (GNAT), King Ali Awudu (PRETAG), and Eric Agbe-Carbonu (NAGRAT) highlighted that timely payment of CPDA and CDISA contributes significantly to sustaining teacher morale and ensuring stability within the education sector. 

They noted that these allowances are crucial tools for professional development, allowing teachers to acquire new skills, integrate modern digital methods into classroom instruction, and adapt to a rapidly evolving educational environment. Delays in payment hinder teachers’ ability to invest in necessary resources, participate in training programs, and maintain focus on delivering quality education.

In their statement, the unions called on the Ministry of Education, Ghana Education Service, Ministry of Finance, Fair Wages and Salaries Commission, and the Controller and Accountant General’s Department to take urgent action to release the pending allowances. 

They warned that failure to resolve the issue promptly could erode trust between teachers and authorities, strain labor relations, and potentially disrupt the academic calendar. Such disruptions, they emphasized, would have wide-ranging consequences for students, schools, and the overall education sector.

The unions also urged all stakeholders to prioritize adherence to collective agreements, stressing that honoring these commitments reinforces confidence in the education system and the government’s dedication to teacher welfare. Their appeal serves as a reminder that timely financial support plays a critical role in maintaining a motivated, effective, and professional teaching workforce capable of meeting the evolving needs of students and the education sector at large.




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