The Senior Staff Association-Universities of Ghana (SSA-UoG), the Federation of Senior Staff Association of Ghana (FUSSAG), and the Teachers and Educational Workers Union of Trade Union Congress (TEWU-TUC) have called off their planned industrial action, scheduled to begin on August 9th, 2024.
This decision follows the government’s intervention in extending the upward adjustment in the Vehicle Maintenance Allowance (VMA) to their members. The unions believe this action is a step in the right direction towards fairness and equity in line with their agreed conditions of service.
“We are satisfied that the VMA has been restored to our members, and we believe that this decision demonstrates a willingness to work with us to resolve all outstanding issues,” the unions said in a statement.
However, the unions appealed to the government to extend the adjustment to all categories of Senior Staff of Public Universities in Ghana without the eligibility clause. “We believe that all members of our esteemed Association commute to work to perform their official duties for the collective advancement of Public Universities in Ghana. It is only fair that all members benefit from this adjustment, regardless of their rank,” they added.
The unions assured their members that they would continue to engage with the government and other stakeholders to address all outstanding issues affecting their working conditions. “We are committed to working together to build a better future for Public Universities in Ghana,” they said.
Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh/Jacklyn Worlali Afetormashie/Deborah Naa Momo Annang
