{"id":61874,"date":"2025-06-09T09:56:20","date_gmt":"2025-06-09T09:56:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=61874"},"modified":"2025-06-09T09:56:20","modified_gmt":"2025-06-09T09:56:20","slug":"pay-our-book-and-research-allowance-now-or-face-our-wrath-teacher-unions-warn-government","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=61874","title":{"rendered":"Pay our book and research allowance now or face our wrath \u2013 Teacher unions warn government"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Three major teacher unions in Ghana are demanding urgent action from the government over delays in the payment of the 2025 Book and Research (BRA) Allowance. <\/p>\n

They warn that failure to act by 13th June 2025 will trigger nationwide strike action across all public universities and colleges.<\/p>\n

In a press release issued on June 9, 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 \u201cdeep concern and discontent\u201d over the prolonged delay, stating that it has caused \u201csignificant uncertainty and frustration\u201d among their members.<\/p>\n

Following a joint meeting held on June 8, the unions stated, \u201cThe government must, as a matter of urgency, release the exchange rate and commence the payment process for the book and research allowance to our members.\u201d<\/p>\n

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They said that the BRA allowance is a legally binding provision in their Conditions of Service and a critical source of support for academic work. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe stress that this allowance is a statutory entitlement\u2026 and an essential resource for advancing research, teaching, and knowledge sharing,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n

While acknowledging the consistent delays in past years, the unions have made it clear that they will not tolerate any further extensions this time. <\/p>\n

\u201cDespite the late release of the rates, we have resolved that we will not accept an extension of payments beyond September 2025,\u201d they noted.<\/p>\n

The unions issued a firm warning: if the government does not begin payments by 13 June, it will be interpreted as a formal strike notice. \u201cWe hereby notify all stakeholders that if the government fails to commence the payment process by the 13th of June 2025, this will be considered a strike notice by UTAG, TUTAG, and CETAG across all campuses.\u201d<\/p>\n

They urged government officials to act quickly to protect academic stability and staff welfare.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe urge 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 prioritised.\u201d<\/p>\n