The National Leaders of UTAG, GAUA, SSA-UoG, and TEWU-GH have declared a strike action beginning on Monday, October 17, 2022.
The various unions stated in a statement that they met with the National Labour Commission (NLC), the Education Ministry, Labour and Finance Ministries over their conditions of service.
At the said meeting, the NLC directed that the parties engage within one week on the terms of payment and other related matters.
However, the Employer failed to present the “terms of payment” for the Vehicle Maintenance and Off-Campus Allowances, which are the main issues in contention, as directed by the NLC.
Rather, they suggested the formation of a 10-member committee to address only the Off-Campus Allowance. The leaders of the four (4) Labour Unions rejected the “suggestion” and rather pushed for an enforcement of the 2022 adjusted fuel ex-pump rate of GH¢10.99, thus, the meeting ended in a stalemate.
“As a result of this development, we write to communicate that the intended strike action of all Labour Unions in the public universities in Ghana is to commence from Monday, 17th October 2022 as the Employer has, once again, failed to adhere to the directive of the NLC.
Meanwhile, the National Leadership of the Labour Unions in the public universities in Ghana appreciate the overwhelming support given so far and we entreat all members to continue to stay calm and cooperate with Leadership as we strive for a favourable resolution,” the statement said.
Read the full statement
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
