Vice-Chancellors of Technical Universities in the country are begging members of the Technical University Teachers Association of Ghana (TUTAG) and Technical Universities Administrators Association of Ghana (TUAAG) to return to work as they are currently on a strike.
The Vice-Chancellors of Technical Universities of Ghana (VCTU-G) in a statement made the appeal to the teachers.
TATUG and TUAAG were urged to allow for negotiations rather than the current standoff.
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In a statement signed by Rev. Prof. John F. Eshun, Chairman, VCTU-G, after the meeting, the leadership of the group said:
“VCTU-G observed with worry the effect of the strike action on students and the academic calendar of technical universities. VCTU-G, therefore, appeals to the staff associations to resume work while negotiations continue with the government to address the concerns.“
The Vice-Chancellors are also asking the government to as a matter of urgency address the statemate by finding a workable solution to the concerns of the agitated lecturers and administrators.
“VCTU-G also appeals to the government to expedite actions in resolving issues raised by the staff association to ensure that industrial harmony returns to the Technical University campuses.
TUTAG went on strike on October 7 after emoluments due them were not released despite a directive from the Ministry of Finance to the Controller and Accountant General’s Department with effect from 1st August 2019.
Technical Universities Administrators Association of Ghana (TUAAG), also joined demanding full benefits of migration onto the public universities’ salary structure.
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The three-week continuous industrial action by TUTAG and the recent indefinite strike also declared by the administrators is having dire consequences on technical education in the country at the moment.