The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has issued a June 30 ultimatum to the government to address longstanding welfare concerns affecting its members or risk a nationwide industrial action.
UTAG says the decision follows what it describes as prolonged delays in resolving issues relating to conditions of service, salaries, allowances and other welfare-related matters affecting university lecturers across the country.
In a statement, the association expressed disappointment over the pace of engagement with the government, arguing that despite several meetings and assurances, little progress has been made in addressing the concerns raised by its members.
According to UTAG, the welfare of university lecturers remains critical to the delivery of quality higher education and should therefore receive urgent attention from policymakers.
The association indicated that members have become increasingly frustrated by the lack of concrete action and warned that failure to resolve the issues by June 30 could leave it with no option but to embark on a nationwide strike.
“If the outstanding concerns are not satisfactorily addressed by June 30, 2026, UTAG will be compelled to take appropriate industrial action to protect the interests of its members.”
UTAG stressed that the ultimatum should not be viewed as a threat but rather as a call for urgent intervention to prevent disruptions to academic activities in public universities.
The association noted that lecturers continue to face challenges relating to remuneration and working conditions, despite their critical role in teaching, research and national development.
It further urged the government to demonstrate commitment to the welfare of university teachers by implementing agreed measures and honouring commitments made during previous negotiations.
The association, however, maintains that it remains open to dialogue and is prepared to continue engaging the government in good faith before the deadline expires.
Meanwhile, stakeholders within the education sector have called on both parties to intensify negotiations and reach an amicable resolution to avert a nationwide strike.
With the June 30 deadline approaching, attention is now focused on whether the government will take steps to address the concerns raised by UTAG and prevent another disruption to tertiary education in Ghana.
