TUSAAG suspends strike, resumes work after renewed talks with government

The Technical Universities Senior Administrators Association of Ghana (TUSAAG) has ended its ongoing strike and ordered its members to return to work in technical universities across the country. This came after renewed talks with the government and other stakeholders. The suspension began immediately, and further discussions are anticipated on the issues that led to the industrial action.

The decision to suspend the strike was made following commitments from key stakeholders to reopen negotiations and work towards resolving the problems within a set timeframe. The strike was initiated by TUSAAG over the government's failure to pay a promised one-time research allowance and the non-compliance with a negotiated interim allowance agreement.

In a statement released jointly with the Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA), TUSAAG highlighted that the Ministry of Education, Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), Vice Chancellors of Ghana and Technical Universities Ghana have agreed to engage in renewed and time-bound discussions. Consequently, TUSAAG has directed its members in affected technical universities to resume their regular duties while negotiations continue.

The association emphasized that the suspension is temporary and hinges on meaningful progress towards resolving the outstanding issues. It cautioned that it could reinstate the strike at any time if the negotiations, particularly those with the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC), do not yield satisfactory outcomes within a reasonable period.

The decision to suspend the strike was taken in good faith, recognizing the importance of social dialogue in resolving the dispute. TUSAAG expressed gratitude to its members for their solidarity and discipline throughout the strike and appreciated the public's patience and understanding.