The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has directed its members to continue its ongoing strike action until further notice.
According to them, the resolution was reached after its 15-member branches held independent emergency meetings of which the general membership expressed “their dissatisfaction with the directive and were of contrary view.”
The association in a statement dated Wednesday January 20, 2022 and signed by the National Secretary, Dr. Asare Asante-Annor explained that;
“Following the ruling by the National Labour Commission (NLC) on 13th January, 2022 against UTAG members in respect of the processes leading to the partial withdrawal of one (1) of three (3) core mandates, teaching and related activities, as illegal, the National Executive Council (NEC) of UTAG informed the general membership of UTAG about the directive of the NLC”
“the members have unanimously resolved to continue with the withdrawal of teaching and related services until further notice. By this cover note, all members are entreated to remain calm,” the statement said.
UTAG members on all campuses are on strike asking the government to restore the conditions of service agreed upon in 2012.
The conditions of service hold the Basic plus Market Premium of a lecturer at $2,084.42.
Meanwhile, the association has complained of the current arrangement that has reduced its members basic premiums to $997.84.
