Vice Chancellors Ghana appeal to striking university administrators to resume work

The Vice Chancellors Ghana (VCG) has urged the Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) to cease its ongoing strike and resume work as negotiations proceed to address disputes over remuneration and working conditions. In a Friday statement, VCG highlighted the crucial role administrators and professional staff play in maintaining the smooth operation of Ghana's public universities.

However, they cautioned that the extended strike is negatively impacting university functions and jeopardizing the academic calendar. VCG expressed apprehension that the strike could undo the progress universities have made in reinstating and stabilizing their schedules after COVID-19-related disruptions. The association has been in contact with the Minister for Education and the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) to resolve the impasse.

FWSC has assured VCG of its commitment to resolving the outstanding issues. VCG respectfully appealed to GAUA to consider resuming work while the parties pursue necessary processes to reach an amicable resolution. They emphasized the need for all parties to remain committed to constructive dialogue and work urgently towards a fair and sustainable resolution.

VCG reaffirmed its dedication to supporting measures that safeguard university staff welfare and ensure the effective functioning of public universities. VCG remains hopeful that through good faith, mutual respect, and constructive engagement, a satisfactory resolution can be achieved in the best interests of university staff, students, and the broader higher education system.

The appeal is made as GAUA's industrial action continues to disrupt administrative activities at public universities, with concerns about university administration and the academic calendar growing.