The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has vehemently denied allegations that its National Executive Committee acted unilaterally in declaring the ongoing indefinite strike.
This comes after a faction of UTAG members, known as the ‘Silent Majority’, accused the leadership of unilateral decision-making and issued a three-day ultimatum to call off the strike.
The group claimed that since Organised Labour has backed down, UTAG’s strike against galamsey, or illegal mining, is no longer justified.
However, UTAG swiftly responded, labelling the allegations “unfounded and misleading” in a letter dated October 15.
They emphasized that the strike was declared after thorough consultations and deliberations across various campuses.
“The assertion that NEC acted unilaterally in declaring the indefinite strike is both unfounded and misleading. The strike was declared following rigorous consultation and deliberation across the various campuses of UTAG. As part of this process, NEC ensured that the will of the members was reflected in our decisions.
“The October 10, 2024, strike date was determined and communicated to the National Labour Commission (NLC) by UTAG before OL’s declaration. Our actions were driven by the urgent need to protect the national interest, as articulated in our September 9, 2024, press statement, which you are very much aware of.”
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