University Administrators Set to Resume Indefinite Strike Over Unpaid Allowances

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The Technical Universities Senior Administrators Association of Ghana (TUSAAG) has declared that its indefinite strike would resume on Monday, July 20, 2026. This ruling comes after the government failed to make previously agreed-upon payments for unpaid research and interim allowances.

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After the minister of education promised to settle research allowances by March 30, 2026, the union had already suspended its industrial action on December 22, 2025. The payments have not been made even after this date has passed and assurances have been made. Additionally, TUSAAG is criticizing the government's inexplicable decision to postpone the April 1, 2026, implementation of a 40% rise in non-basic allowance and market premium.

All ten technical universities in the nation will be affected by the impending strike, which will have an impact on vital functions like admissions, exams, human resources, and general administration. The union maintains that this step is required to address the government's lack of urgency, even if TUSAAG is still open to discussion. This action exacerbates the escalating labor disputes that Ghana's higher education system is already experiencing.

Source: www.adomonline.com