The Technical Universities Senior Administrators Association of Ghana (TUSAAG) has declared an indefinite nationwide industrial strike, scheduled to begin on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
The action follows what the Association describes as a “blatant breach of agreement” by the government regarding the payment of a negotiated One-Time Research Allowance, which has been outstanding for nearly 17 months.
The strike will see the complete withdrawal of administrative services across all 10 Technical Universities, bringing essential academic operations including admissions, examinations, and finance to a halt.
According to TUSAAG, the core of the industrial action stems from the government’s continuous failure to release the allowance, which members were expecting following a binding agreement signed on July 10, 2024.
The allowance, the Association explains, is crucial for the career progression of senior administrators, as it is intended to support mandatory research and publication activities required for promotions within the technical university structure.
TUSAAG stressed that the allowance is not a discretionary benefit but a contractual obligation.
“The continued non-payment constitutes a blatant breach of agreement and reflects a lack of respect for the essential contributions of administrators to tertiary education in Ghana,” the Association stated.
Members argue that the persistent delay has eroded morale and undermined their professional standing, despite the pivotal support they provide to the operations of technical universities.
TUSAAG indicated that the decision to strike was taken as a last resort after several months of unsuccessful engagements with government bodies responsible for education and public sector compensation.
The Association disclosed that engagements with the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) and the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) produced no concrete commitments. Additionally, repeated attempts to meet with the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, were reportedly ignored or deferred.
“Letters, formal requests for dialogue, and multiple efforts to meet with the Minister of Education have gone unanswered, leaving us with no option but to embark on this industrial action,” the group emphasized.
The strike involving TUSAAG members in all technical universities is expected to cause widespread disruption in tertiary administration. Critical departments to be affected include:
Finance: Delays in salary and stipend payments, as well as release of operational funds.
Admissions and Registry: Suspension of application processing and student record management.
Examinations: Jeopardized organization and release of examination results.Human Resources: Halted recruitment, promotions, and disciplinary procedures.
The shutdown is anticipated to severely impact day-to-day operations in institutions such as Accra Technical University, Kumasi Technical University, Takoradi Technical University, Tamale Technical University, among others potentially disrupting the academic calendar for thousands of students.
Despite the severity of the action, TUSAAG says it remains open to “sincere and immediate dialogue” aimed at reaching a lasting resolution. The Association maintains that the strike is intended to compel urgent government attention after previous appeals failed to yield results.
