The Senior Staff Association of the University for Development Studies (SSA-UDS) has officially called off its local strike action after a crucial meeting with major stakeholders.
The strike, which was initiated to demand improved working conditions, was suspended following positive discussions aimed at resolving the association’s concerns.
In a statement signed by SSA-UDS Chairman, Zakaria Mohammed, the association expressed optimism about the outcome of the meeting, which included representatives from the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), University Management, the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), and the Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA).
“The Executive Council has decided to call off the local strike after receiving assurances from GTEC to resolve our concerns to their logical conclusion,” the statement noted.
GTEC, in collaboration with other relevant stakeholders, has pledged to address the grievances of the association, which range from salary adjustments to general working conditions.
Despite the suspension of the local strike, SSA-UDS made it clear that the broader National Industrial Strike Action, declared on September 16, 2024, remains in full effect.
“While the local strike action has been called off, the National Industrial Strike Action declared on September 16, 2024, remains in full force. The SSA-UDS urges all members to continue to support the national strike action until a positive response is received from the National Executive Council of the Senior Staff Association-Universities of Ghana (SSA-UoG),” the statement continued.
SSA-UDS remains hopeful that further discussions will lead to lasting improvements in the working conditions of its members across universities nationwide.