TUTAG suspends strike action over teacher remuneration

The National Congress of the Technical University Teachers Association of Ghana (TUTAG) has resolved to cautiously suspend its ongoing industrial strike action with immediate effect. The decision was reached after a series of constructive discussions between the association’s national leadership, the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), and the Vice-Chancellors of Technical Universities (VC-TUs). Following this resolution, academic activities across all technical universities in the country are scheduled to officially resume on Monday, November 2, 2026.

The industrial action was suspended after the parties involved reached significant agreements concerning several outstanding grievances that had led to the strike. Key among these issues was the determination of remuneration for post-retirement contract staff and the proper classification of University Librarians within the technical university system. TUTAG President, Professor Deodat E. Adenutsi, indicated that the association decided to return to work based on the progress made during these negotiations, though he emphasized that the suspension is "cautious" and dependent on the implementation of the agreed terms.

Despite the resumption of work, the association clarified that the strike has not been formally called off but merely suspended to allow for the restoration of academic services. Professor Adenutsi noted that the leadership would remain vigilant to ensure that the government and the relevant educational authorities honor the commitments made during the talks. TUTAG has also assured the student body that no student will be unfairly disadvantaged as a result of the strike, and it urged its members to remain united as they monitor the situation closely to ensure their collective interests are fully protected.