PRETAG Unveils Bold Resolutions to Improve Teacher Welfare
The Pre‑Tertiary Teachers Association of Ghana (PRETAG) has unveiled a set of bold resolutions aimed at improving teachers’ welfare nationwide. Central demands include allowances for remote postings, a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), and full implementation of negotiated conditions of service for educators. What We Found At a May Day commemoration in Sunyani on May 3, 2025, PRETAG Chairman of the Bono, Bono East and Ahafo region, Mr. Owusu Achiaw, petitioned the government to introduce deprived-area allowances and incentives to encourage teachers to accept and remain in remote postings—reinforcing academic performance and retention. On May 6, 2025, PRETAG central secretary Mr. Amoako Amos called attention to the recent utility tariff hikes—electricity up 14.75%, water up 4.02%—urging immediate introduction of a Cost‑of‑Living Allowance (COLA) to cushion teachers from escalating expenses. He highlighted the risk of brain drain among underpaid educators. Additionally, PRETAG reaffirmed […]