Senior Staff Association of Universities in Ghana (SSA-UoG) declare nationwide strike over poor to conditions of service
Members of the Senior Staff Association of Universities of Ghana (SSA-UoG) have launched a nationwide strike to demonstrate against alterations made by the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) to their conditions of service.
The industrial action commenced today at the University of Ghana, where members have assembled, and it is anticipated to extend to universities throughout the country.
The strike was called following the association’s objections to the FWSC’s recent modifications to the terms and conditions of service for senior university staff, which the group has labelled as unilateral and harmful to staff welfare.
The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission serves as the government agency tasked with overseeing salaries, wages, and working conditions for public sector workers in Ghana. Its responsibilities encompass establishing policies on remuneration, allowances, and benefits to promote equity and uniformity across public institutions, including universities.
According to the SSA-UoG, the adjustments introduced by the commission were implemented without sufficient consultation with staff or their representatives, leading to the decision to embark on nationwide industrial action.
The strike is projected to interrupt academic and administrative functions, such as lectures, examinations, and various other university operations nationwide.
Government authorities and key stakeholders in the education sector are closely observing developments, cautioning that an extended period of industrial unrest could carry broader consequences for tertiary education and the well-being of students.
The association has demanded urgent dialogue with the FWSC and pertinent government institutions to resolve their grievances and rebuild trust in the handling of staff conditions of service.
Until an agreement is reached, universities across the country are expected to face considerable operational disruptions.
Editor:
Obiri-Yeboah
