GAUA Suspends Strike After Government Addresses 80% of Concerns

The Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) has called off its strike following progress in talks with government.

The union had withdrawn its services over what it described as unfair gaps in market premiums and other allowances between teaching and non-teaching staff in public universities.

Speaking to journalists on Friday, October 16, GAUA National President Kwaku Karikari Amoah said government had shown commitment to resolving the grievances, with about 80 percent of the union’s demands addressed.

He said the leadership therefore agreed to suspend the action to allow members to return to work.

“Our members will go back to their offices on Monday to work,” he said.

The standoff had raised fears about disruptions to administrative work in the universities, as administrators play a central role in admissions, examinations, records, finance and general day-to-day operations that support teaching and learning.

While the strike has been suspended, the union says some issues are still outstanding. GAUA is expected to keep engaging government to resolve the remaining concerns and secure a lasting settlement.