TUTAG to hold extraordinary congress on proposed strike suspension on October 26

The Technical University Teachers’ Association of Ghana (TUTAG) plans to convene an Extraordinary Congress on October 26 to discuss a proposal from the Vice-Chancellors of Technical Universities Ghana (VCTU-G) to suspend their ongoing strike. This decision comes after a meeting between TUTAG and VCTU-G to address the issues that sparked the labor dispute.

The association expressed gratitude to the vice-chancellors for their efforts in seeking a mutually agreeable solution. TUTAG emphasized its dedication to open dialogue and cooperation in order to reach a resolution that satisfies both parties. Prior to the congress, TUTAG has requested VCTU-G to communicate with the chairpersons of their respective TUTAG local chapters and encourage them to endorse the proposed suspension of the industrial action.

The association stressed the significance of these preliminary discussions in fostering the necessary consensus for a successful outcome. The congress will serve as a platform for TUTAG's national executive to review and deliberate on VCTU-G's proposals before the membership makes a final decision on the next steps. TUTAG reiterated its appreciation for the vice-chancellors' involvement and expressed confidence in continued cooperation to resolve the outstanding matters.

The strike by university administrators remains a disruption to administrative services at state institutions as efforts to settle the dispute continue.