The Technical Universities Senior Administrators Association of Ghana (TUSAAG) has vowed to continue its strike until the government pays a negotiated One-Time Research Allowance, which has been pending for nearly 17 months.
Speaking to journalists at Kumasi Technical University on Wednesday, December 3, the Local President of TUSAAG, Akwasi Sarfo Agyemang, said the strike is in full force, and members are abiding by the association’s directives to stay at home.
“And as we rightly said, we are on strike and being on strike means that our members are not supposed to come to work. And that’s just what they are doing now,” he explained.
Mr Agyemang clarified that while some people may still be seen on campus submitting applications, these are not TUSAAG members, and the processing of such applications is being handled by non-striking officers.
He emphasised that the strike affects senior administrators responsible for admissions, finance, and audit services.
The industrial action was declared indefinite following what TUSAAG describes as a “blatant breach of agreement” by the government.
The association says it signed an agreement for the payment of the one-time research allowance in July 2024, but nearly 17 months later, payment has not been made.
“The only reason that could compel us to come back to work is when the government pays the one-time research allowance,” Mr Agyemang said.
He added that TUSAAG has repeatedly written to the Ministry of Education, the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), and other stakeholders, but no resolution has been forthcoming.
The strike has begun to disrupt operations at public technical universities, slowing admissions, financial, and auditing processes.
The association insists it will not relent until the government meets its obligations.
The government has yet to respond to the latest strike action.