The Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU) and the Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) have decided to suspend their nationwide strikes, which had brought many universities to a halt since mid-September.
The strikes, initiated on September 18 by GAUA and September 20 by TEWU, were triggered by unresolved issues such as unpaid allowances, delayed Tier 2 pension contributions, and unmet demands for vehicle maintenance and off-campus allowances. GAUA had begun their strike over unpaid allowances despite a previous government agreement, while TEWU joined the industrial action citing similar grievances.
Speaking to Journalists, GAUA’s National President, Michael Awusu Ansah, confirmed the suspension of their strike, effective Monday. He warned, however, that if the government fails to address their concerns within the next three weeks, they would consider resuming the strike.
Likewise, TEWU’s National Chair, Salamatu Braimah, expressed hope for a resolution but stressed that the government must address the outstanding issues, particularly the nine months of unpaid Tier 2 pension contributions from January to September 2024.
While TEWU and GAUA have suspended their strikes in anticipation of action by the government, other unions, including the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) and the Senior Staff Association of Universities of Ghana (SSA-UoG), continue their industrial action over various unresolved issues.
The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission has pledged to address the unions’ concerns, but labour experts are urging the government to act swiftly to avoid further disruptions. They caution that the ongoing strikes are significantly affecting the country’s education system.
SOURCE: http://dew360.net
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