The Technical University Senior Administrators’ Association of Ghana (TUSAAG) has decided to suspend the nationwide strike initially slated for Monday, January 8, 2024.
TUSAAG has raised the stakes by threatening a nationwide strike. Their demand centers on the insistence that both the government and the management of various technical universities must fully adhere to the retirement roll-over date.
Tensions rise as the association issues a stern ultimatum, leaving the possibility of a strike hanging in the balance.
In a statement released on January 1, TUSAAG highlighted the failure of Accra Technical University (ATU) and Koforidua Technical University (KTU) management to implement the roll-over conditions for eligible personnel. This non-compliance has resulted in the premature termination of employment for affected staff members.
A January 8 statement by TUSAAG indicated that the “Vice Chancellors of Technical Universities of Ghana (VCTU-G) have met with the leadership of TUSAAG, and have agreed to implement the Roll Over provisions in our Conditions of Service. The VCTU-G has further issued a Resolution Memorandum to all Vice Chancellors.”
In response to commitments and assurances made during a recent meeting, the Technical University Senior Administrators’ Association of Ghana (TUSAAG) has decided to suspend its planned strike. The association has urged calm among its members as they await further developments.
“In view of the interventions made by the Minister of Education, Minister of Employment and Labour Relations, the GTEC, the FWSC and the commitment of the Vice Chancellors of Technical Universities of Ghana, to fully implement the Roll Over, the NEC of TUSAAG suspends the intended strike action with immediate effect.”
“The NEC calls for calm on all the affected University campuses, as we wait for the GTEC and the VCTU-G to firm up their commitment in dealing with the other outstanding issues indicated in our earlier correspondence.”