The University Teachers Association of Ghana, UTAG has turned down an invitation to meet with the National Labour Commission, NLC and the government in a bid to resolve its strike.
In a letter to the NLC, UTAG lawyers said they believe a more acceptable approach in the present circumstances is for UTAG to meet with the government to try and iron out their remaining differences. UTAG has consistently had concerns about the government’s commitment to meeting its needs.
UTAG has been on strike since January 10 to force the government to restore the conditions of service agreed upon in 2012.
The 2012 conditions of service pegged the Basic Plus Market Premium of a lecturer at about $2,000.
The UTAG strike is not only biting so far as parents and students are concerned, but it has also taken a toll on the University Communities, as Student economic activities have also halted as a result if UTAG laying down their tools.
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