CETAG, UTAG ,and TUTAG to go on strike over delayed Exchange Rate and Payment for the Book and Research (BRA) Allowance

Date: 9th June 2025

Press Release

For Immediate Release

Exchange Rate and Payment for the Book and Research (BRA) 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) wish to express our deep concern and discontent over the undue delay in releasing the exchange rate for the book and research allowance and payment. This delay has caused significant uncertainty and frustration among our members, who depend on this critical support for their research and academic work.https://chat.whatsapp.com/IwYdwerq679JpLNCAQXatL

At a joint meeting held on June 8, 2025, we, the undersigned unions, unanimously resolved that the 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. Despite the late release of the rates, we have resolved that we will not accept an extension of payments beyond September 2025. We stress that this allowance is a statutory entitlement under our Conditions of Service and an essential resource for advancing research, teaching, and knowledge sharing.

We 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 to the government.

We 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.

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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

Mr. Fidelis Kamaayi CETAG National Secretary.