The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has officially halted its nationwide industrial action after the government released funds to clear several outstanding allowances owed to its members.

In a statement issued on Monday, February 16, 2026, and jointly signed by National President Maxwell Bunu and National Secretary Fidelis Kamaayi, the Association instructed tutors across all Colleges of Education to return to their classrooms beginning the same day.

The strike, which commenced on November 24, 2025, has therefore been lifted with immediate effect.

CETAG explained that the decision follows the settlement of key financial claims, including payment of the All-Year-Round Work Compensation for extra responsibilities carried out in 2022, arrears relating to the 2023/2024 Book and Research Allowance, and the 2022 Research Top-Up Allowance for staff of Akrokerri College of Education.

The Association described the government’s disbursement as a major breakthrough in resolving the concerns that sparked the nearly three-month standoff and acknowledged the authorities’ efforts in meeting those obligations.

Despite the suspension of the strike, CETAG indicated that two matters remain unsettled and are currently before the National Labour Commission (NLC). These include outstanding Book and Research Allowance arrears for the 2022/2023 academic year, which the Association maintains should be paid proportionately, as well as concerns over the reclassification of senior tutors with master’s degrees.

According to CETAG, the reclassification issue diminishes professional standing and breaches agreed terms of service in addition to provisions of the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651).

While expressing willingness to resume work in good faith, the Association urged the NLC to fast-track its deliberations on the outstanding matters to secure a comprehensive and durable settlement. Leadership further assured members that it remains committed to pursuing the unresolved concerns until they are fully addressed.

CETAG had declared the indefinite strike late last year, accusing the government of failing to implement an arbitral award issued by the National Labour Commission more than two years ago. The action was endorsed by the Association’s National Executive Committee in consultation with the National Council during an emergency meeting held on November 19.