Three major university worker unions—Senior Staff Association, Universities of Ghana (SSA-UoG), the Technical University Administrators Association of Ghana (TUAAG), and the Federation of Universities Senior Staff Association of Ghana (FUSSAG)—have declared an indefinite nationwide strike effective today.
According to a joint press statement, the decision follows what the unions describe as the government’s persistent failure to honour a signed agreement reached six months ago. The agreement, which the unions say was born out of mutual consensus, was meant to improve their working conditions and ensure fair treatment of members.
“This strike is not an act of defiance, but a last-resort response to an entrenched culture of broken promises,” the unions said in a strongly worded statement issued Wednesday morning.
The union leaders lamented that repeated engagements, reminders, and extensions have been ignored by government, leaving them with no choice but to withdraw their services until further notice.
“We remain resolved, and nothing will move us to work until the government honours its part of the agreement,” the statement added.
While acknowledging the potential disruptions this industrial action may cause, the unions placed the blame squarely on the government for its failure to act in good faith.
The statement, signed by George Ansong, National Chairman of SSA-UoG, and Ken Puotiere Yelibo, National Chairman of FUSSAG, called on the media, civil society groups, and the general public to stand in solidarity with them as they demand accountability and respect for signed agreements.
As of the time of this report, there has been no official response from the government.
Below is a copy of the press statement:
