The teachers say they have continued to perform their duties while waiting for the financial benefits associated with their promotions, but their October salaries have not reflected the expected adjustments.
In a statement dated October 22, 2026, the group accused GES of failing to fulfil its commitment to ensure that all promoted teachers were placed on their rightful salary scales by the end of the month.
According to the teachers, they had expected the October salary validation process to reflect their new ranks and corresponding salaries.
However, the group claimed that checks following the validation exercise indicated that most affected teachers had still not been placed on their appropriate salary scales.
“We have been promoted on paper, but not in our pockets,” the statement said, describing the situation as unfair, demoralising and unacceptable.
The teachers questioned why promotions had been approved without the corresponding salary adjustments, arguing that the delays were affecting their morale and could undermine their commitment to effective teaching and learning.
They have consequently called on the leadership of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) and the Coalition of Concerned Teachers Ghana (CCT-GH) to urgently intervene.
The group is demanding an emergency meeting of the teacher unions to discuss the delays and agree on measures to ensure that affected teachers receive their appropriate salaries.
The teachers warned that continued silence from union leaders would only deepen their frustration, stressing that the welfare of members must remain a priority.
“We have been patient enough. We want what rightfully belongs to us, and we want it now,” the statement stressed.
The group maintained that its demand was for the prompt implementation of the salary adjustments associated with the promotions already granted.
It urged GES and the teacher unions to take immediate steps to address the situation and restore confidence among affected teachers.
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