University of Ghana chapter of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has threatened to embark on strike if they are not impressed by conditioned set by government regarding their conditions of service.
According to the General Secretary of the Chapter, Prof. Ransford Gyampo, they will not countenance their stance if the negotiation's outcome does not sit well with their branch.
He explained that "we don’t mind going on strike alone if what they have gone to sign is inimical to our interest."
"The constitution mandates us or gives us the right to reject,” Prof Gyampo insisted.
This is despite the decision of their mother body to back down on moves to lay down their tools again on October 8 in the face of an MoU which they claim had not been honoured.
In August, UTAG members undertook an industrial action to compel government to restore the conditions of service agreed upon in 2012.
After a short legal tussle, both parties agreed to negotiate the terms in a month, while UTAG returned to the classroom on August 23, 2021.
The 2012 conditions of service peg the Basic plus Market Premium of a lecturer at $2,084.42, but basic premiums of lecturers stand at $997.84.
On the back of the latest decision by national executives to revisit the negotiating table, the Political Science lecturer told Accra-based Citi FM that this will not be the end.
He also revealed suggestions that "the negotiation team itself should be overhauled."
"People feel that the fact that they hold positions in UTAG simply makes them automatic members of negotiation," Prof Gyampo added.
He wants the negotiation team to comprise "labour experts, economists, finance people; people who understand the game."
Latest Stories
-
It’s propaganda, Ken Agyapong will win – Stephen Amoah fires Bawumia camp over MP endorsements
3 hours -
Ahafo RCC and Netcentric Campaigns donate sanitary pads, learning materials to 500 girls to promote menstrual hygiene
3 hours -
Ghana showcases clean energy progress with a visit to an innovative e-bike manufacturer
3 hours -
Volta Regional Minister deepens stakeholder engagement in Ketu South, inspects site for modern market project
3 hours -
Inspired by her late mother, Asante Mampong businesswoman champions grassroots development
3 hours -
WiLDAF launches empowerment initiative for women agri-food traders along Ghana-Togo border
3 hours -
Bryan Acheampong camp unfazed by 60 MPs show of support for Dr Bawumia – Aide
3 hours -
NPP needs a strong party to produce a president, not just a flagbearer – Patrick Boamah
4 hours -
Fitch Solutions revises Ghana’s average inflation in 2025 to 17.2% – Fitch Solutions
4 hours -
Fitch Solutions revises Ghana’s growth rate upwards to 4.9% in 2025
4 hours -
Africa World Airlines expands regional operations to Ouagadougou from July 1
4 hours -
The 60 MPs believe Bawumia is NPP’s best bet for 2028 – Dominic Nitiwul
4 hours -
Frederick Asare parts ways with Asante Kotoko
5 hours -
97% of agencies faced major creative campaign challenges -PMI Survey
5 hours -
Yaw Nsarkoh calls for overhaul of political parties to safeguard Ghana’s democracy
5 hours