The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) at all 15 public universities have passed a resolution to continue their strike despite a directive by the National Labour Commission (NLC) directive for the strike to be called off immediately.
Although the NLC has described the strike as “illegal and does not conform to the laid down procedures,” the university teachers remain unperturbed describing the NLC position as surprising.
A resolution passed by the University of Ghana branch of UTAG (UG-UTAG) the NLC's posture is not helpful.
“Members were surprised at the NLC directive for the strike to be called off due to late notification, even though the NLC had deliberately evaded and frustrated the processes to serve them with notification.
“Members also expressed worry about the unhelpful posturing of the NLC because UTAG’s intention to strike had always been in the public domain from the middle of 2021, yet the NLC had not been proactive in resolving the issues, particularly with regard to the Government’s obligations to UTAG,” said in a UG-UTAG statement.
The resolution document of (UG-UTAG cited by Prime News suggests there is a general consensus among all the lecturers at the public universities that until their demands for improved Conditions of Service are met, they won't call off the strike.
Read the resolution of UG-UTAG on the strike below.
