Gov't, University Administrators at odds over strike resolution

Accra, Ghana, October 4, 2024 - The Ghana Association of Universities Administrators (GAUA) has reaffirmed its nationwide strike, disputing government claims of a resolution. 

GAUA's National President, Michael Owusu Ansah, denied that agreements were reached, citing a lack of a formal agreement.

"We didn’t find our concerns reflected in the Memorandum of Agreement that the Ministry wanted us to sign. So we were unable to sign it. So effectively negotiations with the government team have broken down and once negotiations break down it means that we have to move to the next level,'' he stated.

The strike, which began September 19, has disrupted activities at public universities, including Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).

GAUA initially suspended the strike after negotiations but resumed it due to unmet agreements and frustration with the government's response.

At issue are delays in implementing negotiated conditions of service provisions and payment of Online Teaching Support Allowances (OTSA). Despite an agreement in principle, the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission's obstruction has stalled negotiations.

GAUA insists the strike will persist until satisfactory resolutions are reached.

Source: Lead News Online