The Senior Staff Association–Universities of Ghana (SSA-UoG) has officially called off its nationwide strike amid the government’s response to its longstanding demands concerning the implementation of a negotiated agreement.
SSA-UoG, in collaboration with the Technical University Administrators Association of Ghana (TUAAG) and the Federation of Universities Senior Staff Association of Ghana (FUSSAG), on Wednesday, May 21, declared an indefinite nationwide strike in protest against the government’s persistent inaction and failure to honour a signed agreement reached six months ago.
In a statement issued on Thursday, May 22, 2025, the union directed its members to resume work on Friday, May 23, 2025.
According to the statement, the government, through the Ministry of Finance, has finally released the long-anticipated letter authorising the implementation of the agreement, which was negotiated to take effect from November 2024.
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has also written to authorise universities to begin payment immediately.
“On behalf of our sister unions TUAAG and FUSSAG and on my behalf as the National Chairman of SSA-UoG, we are pleased to inform you that following our collective action and strong advocacy, the Government has responded positively to our demands,” the statement read.
The union expressed appreciation to the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu and the Director-General of GTEC, Professor Ahmed Jinapor Abdulai, for their commitment and efforts in resolving the matter.
