The Ghana Education Service, Public Services Commission and Fair Wages and Salaries Commission have summoned teacher union leaders to an emergency meeting to resolve an impasse over the submission of staff personal files for a nationwide job evaluation exercise.

Teacher Unions Invited to Emergency Meeting Over Job Evaluation Dispute

The Ghana Education Service (GES), in collaboration with the Public Services Commission (PSC) and the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC), has scheduled an emergency meeting with leaders of Ghana’s major teacher unions to address a growing dispute surrounding the submission of staff personal files for a nationwide job evaluation exercise.

The meeting is expected to take place on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in the Director-General’s Conference Room at the GES Headquarters in Accra.

The invitation was contained in an official letter dated June 12, 2026, and signed by Deputy Director-General (Management Services), Prof. Smile Dzisi, on behalf of the Director-General of GES.

GNAT, NAGRAT, PRETAG and TEWU Invited

According to the letter, the meeting will bring together the national leadership of:

• Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT)
• National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT)
• Pre-Tertiary Teachers Association of Ghana (PRETAG)
• Teachers and Educational Workers’ Union (TEWU)

The agenda for the meeting is stated as:

“Resolution of the impasse regarding the request for the submission of staff personal files for the job evaluation exercise.”

The use of the term “impasse” suggests that discussions between management and the unions have reached a deadlock, following resistance by some unions to directives requesting the submission of personal records of GES staff.

Background to the Job Evaluation Exercise

The ongoing job evaluation exercise forms part of broader public sector reforms aimed at reviewing grading structures, job classifications, and compensation frameworks.

Within the education sector, the exercise is expected to support the implementation of the new GES Scheme of Service and the government’s policy on career progression and grading reforms.

GES recently requested staff to submit documents including:

• First appointment letters
• Promotion letters
• Certified academic certificates
• Professional certificates and licences
• Personal records
• Other career progression documents

These records are intended to assist evaluators in determining appropriate grade placements and assessing the alignment between qualifications, responsibilities, and remuneration.

Teacher Unions Previously Opposed the Directive

The emergency meeting follows strong opposition from teacher unions.

Earlier this week, GNAT, NAGRAT and CCT Ghana jointly rejected a GES directive requesting the submission of staff personal files, describing the exercise as unnecessary and raising concerns about its implementation.

The unions subsequently advised teachers not to comply with the directive pending further engagement with management and relevant state institutions.

Their concerns reportedly include:

• Lack of clarity regarding the purpose of the data collection
• Questions about data protection and confidentiality
• Concerns about potential implications for grading and salaries
• Demand for greater stakeholder consultation

The disagreement has since stalled the nationwide data collection exercise.

Why the Meeting Is Important

Education sector analysts believe the June 15 meeting could determine the future of the ongoing grading structure review and job evaluation exercise.

Impact on Salaries and Career Progression

The involvement of the FWSC indicates that the outcome of the exercise may have implications for:

• Salary structures
• Grade placements
• Career progression pathways
• Promotion opportunities
• Future compensation adjustments

Many teachers are therefore closely monitoring developments.

High-Level Government Interest

The meeting also demonstrates the seriousness attached to the issue by government.

Copies of the invitation were reportedly forwarded to:

• The Minister for Education
• The Deputy Minister for Education
• Senior GES Management
• Human Resource Management Division officials

This level of engagement suggests that authorities are keen to avoid prolonged delays in implementing reforms under the new Scheme of Service.

Urgency of the Situation

The short notice provided for the meeting has further fueled speculation that government wants an immediate resolution to prevent disruptions to ongoing reform processes.

Key Issues Expected to Be Discussed

Stakeholders expect discussions to focus on:

Data Protection and Confidentiality

Union leaders may seek assurances regarding how teachers’ personal information will be collected, stored, accessed, and protected.

Evaluation Methodology

Teachers are likely to demand greater transparency regarding the criteria and methodology to be used in assessing positions and determining grade placements.

Submission Procedures

Parties may negotiate alternative arrangements for submitting staff records, including phased submissions or joint verification processes.

Safeguards Against Unfair Outcomes

Unions may also request guarantees that the exercise will not lead to arbitrary downgrading of positions or adverse consequences for staff.

What the Outcome Could Mean for Teachers

If consensus is reached, the job evaluation exercise could proceed and pave the way for:

• Implementation of the new grading structure
• Resolution of long-standing promotion concerns
• Better alignment between qualifications and grades
• Enhanced career progression opportunities
• Future salary adjustments linked to job evaluation findings

However, failure to reach an agreement could prolong the current stalemate and delay key reforms affecting thousands of education sector employees.

Stakeholders Await Monday’s Outcome

With the meeting expected to bring together the country’s most influential teacher unions and major public sector institutions, many education professionals will be watching closely for developments.

The outcome could have far-reaching implications for more than 300,000 teachers and education workers across Ghana and may shape the future implementation of the new GES Scheme of Service.

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