The Senior Staff Association of Ghana, along with the Technical University Administrators Association and the Federation of Universities Senior Staff Association, has declared an indefinite strike beginning Wednesday, May 21.
The unions accuse both the current and past governments of failing to fulfil a six-month-old agreement aimed at improving working conditions.
Until their demands are met, the leadership has directed members to stay at home.
George Ansong, National Chairman of the Senior Staff Association of Ghana, described the strike as a last resort following unsuccessful negotiations with government officials.
“The Technical Universities Administrators Association of Ghana (TUWAG) and the Federation of University Senior Staff Association of Ghana (FUSAG) announce, with deep regret but unwavering resolve, our decision to embark on an indefinite strike action,” according to Mr. Ansong.
He admitted that the choice was unpleasant but essential, emphasising that “countless engagements and goodwill efforts extended to the government” had been met with “persistent inaction, neglect, and blatant failure” to fulfil the provisions of a six-month-old signed agreement.
Mr. Ansong claims that despite many rounds of negotiation, frequent reminders, and extensions, the government has failed to keep its promises, eroding trust and damaging collaboration between the parties.
“The government has continuously reneged on its commitment, thereby undermining the trust and cooperation that should exist between both parties,” the politician said.
