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30 Oct

UTAG Suspends Galamsey Strike

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The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has officially suspended its strike action against illegal mining, commonly referred to as ‘galamsey’. The strike, which began on October 10, 2024, was initiated to fight the severe environmental impact of galamsey on the country’s water bodies, forest reserves as well as the livelihoods of people in the affected communities. However, in a statement issued yesterday, the UTAG indicated that the decision to suspend the strike was made following a nationwide vote by its members. The National President of the Association, Prof. Mamudu A. Akudugu, acknowledged that suspending the strike was a difficult…

13 Jan

UTAG Hints At Nationwide Strike Over Gov’t’s Failure In Service Condition Negotiations

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The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) is resolute in its decision to initiate a nationwide strike, citing the government's perceived neglect in negotiating their conditions of service. The General Secretary of UTAG, Dr. Eliasu Mumuni, emphasised that discussions on base pay, particularly concerning market premiums, stand as the crucial factor that could prompt a reversal of their decision. Addressing journalists in Accra, Dr. Mumuni disclosed that UTAG members would convene to announce a specific date for the commencement of their strike. He underscored the need for collective approval from the membership before proceeding, stating: "We need that collective permission…

03 Feb

Settle Your Dispute Out Of Court – High Court Tells NLC, UTAG

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Settle Your Dispute Out Of Court – High Court Tells NLC, UTAG The Labour Court 1 Division of the High Court has urged the National Labour Commission (NLC) to settle its impasse with the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) out of court. The presiding judge, Justice Frank Rockson Aboadwe, gave the parties up to Thursday, February 10, 2022, to report back on the progress of the out-of-court settlement. NLC was in court seeking enforcement of its orders defied by public university teachers in the country. NLC earlier directed UTAG to call off its strike, which is in its fourth…

11 Aug

Abronye Reminds Striking Teachers: Mahama Refused To Pay You But Blew GHC13M On His Campaign

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Following an indefinite industrial action by University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), the Bono Regional Chairman for the New Patriotic Party has weighed in and called on them to soften their stance with government. Kwame Baffoe Abronye stated on the Nsempa Fie on Wontumi TV that the Akufo-Addo led government has been a listening one when it comes to addressing issues that affect the welfare of teachers. Unlike the erstwhile Mahama government that was heartless towards teachers, Abronye firmly stated that President Akufo-Addo has been good to them. He reminded the striking teachers that not long ago,…