Government meets UTAG to settle impasse Today

Government is today meeting the leadership of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) to chart a road map towards finding a lasting solution to the impasse between them. 

This follows the successful conclusion of a similar meeting with the leadership of the Polytechnic Teachers Association of Ghana (POTAG) on Tuesday, August 26 which led to the calling off of a three month-old strike embarked on by the association. 

UTAG is on strike over the nonpayment of the book and research allowance to its members. 

Currently, the book allowance stands at GH¢ 1,500.00 per lecturer per year, while the research component stands at GH¢ 400.00. 

At a meeting with the leadership of POTAG last Tuesday, government pledged to pay the book and research allowances to polytechnic teachers. 

DAILY GRAPHIC/GBC