The Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) and the Technical University Senior Administrators Association of Ghana (TUSAAG) have indefinitely suspended their month-long strike after the government resolved about 80 per cent of their grievances.
The two associations have directed members to resume work on Monday, October 19, 2026, following engagements with the Ministries of Education and Finance and other relevant government institutions.
The strike, which began on August 10, disrupted administrative activities across public universities and technical universities.
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GAUA President Reverend Karikari Amoah said the decision followed an assessment of progress made on key demands, including market premiums, wrongful placement under the Single Spine Pay Policy, the 40 per cent retirement rollover and research payments.
“After we had done a thorough evaluation, we came to the consensus that about 80 per cent of our grievances have been met,” he said.
He added that negotiations would continue to address the outstanding concerns.
TUSAAG President Stanley Abopaam also confirmed the suspension, commending the Education and Finance Ministers for their interventions.
“From the intervention of the Minister of Education and the Minister of Finance, who have been working in good faith, we have decided to suspend the strike whilst we continue to engage on the remaining items that are unresolved,” he said.
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu welcomed the decision, stressing the need to restore the academic calendar and recover time lost through disruptions in the education sector.
“I recognise that the strike is legitimate, and what is important to us is the restoration of the academic calendar,” he said.
Meanwhile, Mr Iddrisu announced that promotion allowances had been released for 56,000 teachers whose records were validated and verified by the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department.
“The Controller and Accountant-General has paid the 56,000 teachers whose data have been validated and verified,” he said.
The minister further indicated that outstanding payments to other teachers are expected by the end of October, while the government intends to implement the deprived-area allowance from January 2027.