Government, University Senior Staff Association reach agreement

The Government has reached an agreement with the Senior Staff Association-Universities of Ghana (SSA-UoG) regarding their conditions of service.
The milestone was achieved after a lengthy negotiation session which began on 2nd August, 2023.
At the final negotiation meeting on November 12, 2024, the leaders of the association signed an agreement with the government team, led by the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission.
Government commended
The National Chairman of the association, George Ansong, expressed gratitude to the members of the association for their patience and dedication throughout the process.
"We have not gotten everything we wanted, but we have made significant progress," he acknowledged.
"We live to fight again, and we appreciate the support and input from our team."
On behalf of the association, Mr Ansong commended the government for finally reaching an agreement with the Senior Staff Association-Universities of Ghana.
"We're grateful for the government's willingness to listen to our concerns. We're not just fighting for our rights; we're fighting for the future of our universities."
He emphasised, "This agreement is just the beginning. We'll continue to work together to address the outstanding issues."
Progress made
The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission Chief Executive, Ing Benjamin Arthur, commended the association's resilience and perseverance.
"We have come to a compromise, and we pray that the implementation will be smoother than the negotiation. We know it hasn't been easy, but we're committed to making progress," he stated.
He highlighted the need for dialogue and urged the leadership of the association to work closely with the government to facilitate a smooth implementation process to ensure that every member of the association benefitted from the agreement.
"Let's continue to engage in constructive dialogue," he said.
Source: classfmonline.com
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