UTAG, TUTAG, and CETAG Issue Strike Notice Over Delayed Book and Research Allowance
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 issued a joint press release expressing their deep concern and discontent over the delayed release of the exchange rate for the Book and Research Allowance (BRA) and the subsequent payment to their members.
In a statement signed by the national presidents and secretaries of the three associations, they revealed that a joint meeting held on June 8, 2025, unanimously resolved that the government must, as a matter of urgency, release the exchange rate and commence the payment process for the BRA to their members.
Despite the late release of the rates, the associations have resolved that they will not accept an extension of payments beyond September 2025.
The associations have given the government an ultimatum, stating that if the payment process is not commenced by June 13, 2025, it will be considered a strike notice by UTAG, TUTAG, and CETAG across all campuses to the government.
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The associations urged the government to act swiftly to avert any disruption to the academic calendar and to ensure that the welfare of teachers and the broader academic community is prioritized.
The press release was signed by Prof. Mamudu A. Akudugu (UTAG National President), Prof. Eliasu Mumuni (UTAG National Secretary), Prof. Uriah S. Tetteh (TUTAG President), Mr. Samuel Jabez Arkaifie (TUTAG General Secretary), Mr. Maxwell Bunu (CETAG National President), and Mr. Fidelis Kamaayi (CETAG National Secretary).
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The ultimatum has sent a clear message to the government that the associations will not tolerate further delays in the payment of the BRA, and that they are prepared to take industrial action if their demands are not met.
The situation is being closely watched by stakeholders in the education sector, and it remains to be seen how the government will respond to the associations’ demands.
