University Teachers Association of Ghana declares industrial action

The leadership of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG ) has declared industrial action after the suspension of the intended October 10,v2024 nationwide strike action.

According an official release from UTAG dated October 9, 2024, “The NIEC has collated the results of the voting from the 15 Member Branches on the motion “Should the NEC of UTAG declare an INDUSTRIAL ACTION in support of the nationwide ban on mining and prospecting for gold and other minerals in forest reserves, farms and rivers?”.”

Giving insights on how they voted, it was stated that “A total of TWO THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED AND SIXTY-TWO (2,762) members across the 15 Member Branches cast their votes. Out of this, TWO THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-THREE (2,153), representing 77.95% of the total votes, voted YES for the motion, while SIX HUNDRED AND SEVEN (607), representing 21.98% of the total votes, voted NO against the motion. TWO (2) members, representing 0.07% of the total votes, voted to abstain.”

Based on how they voted, “The NIEC therefore declares the Motion, CARRIED,” UTAG stated emphatically.

SOURCE: Coverghana.com.gh