{"id":233254,"date":"2024-10-16T05:59:37","date_gmt":"2024-10-16T05:59:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/16\/utag-rejects-claims-of-acting-alone-in-declaring-indefinite-strike\/"},"modified":"2024-10-16T05:59:37","modified_gmt":"2024-10-16T05:59:37","slug":"utag-rejects-claims-of-acting-alone-in-declaring-indefinite-strike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/16\/utag-rejects-claims-of-acting-alone-in-declaring-indefinite-strike\/","title":{"rendered":"UTAG rejects claims of acting alone in declaring indefinite strike"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has strongly dismissed allegations that its National Executive Committee acted unilaterally in declaring the ongoing indefinite strike.<\/p>\n<p>This response follows a petition from a group of UTAG members, calling themselves the \u201cSilent Majority,\u201d who accused the leadership of making the strike decision without broader input.<\/p>\n<p>The group issued a three-day ultimatum, demanding that the national leadership call off the strike. They argued that since Organised Labour had already withdrawn its support, UTAG\u2019s strike in protest against illegal mining (galamsey) was no longer warranted.<\/p>\n<p>In a letter dated October 15, UTAG refuted these claims, describing the allegations as \u201cunfounded and misleading.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The association clarified that the strike was declared after extensive consultations and discussions across various university campuses, ensuring that the decision reflected the collective stance of its members.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe 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.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe October 10, 2024, strike date was determined and communicated to the National Labour Commission (NLC) by UTAG before OL\u2019s 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>#GhanaPolls2024<\/strong><\/em><br \/><em><strong>#ElectionBureau<\/strong><\/em><br \/><em><strong>#CitiVerify<\/strong> <\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u2014\u2013<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Explore the world of impactful news with CitiNewsroom on WhatsApp!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Click on the link to join the Citi Newsroom channel for curated, meaningful stories tailored just for YOU<\/strong>: <strong>https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaCYzPRAYlUPudDDe53x<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>No spam, just the stories that truly matter! #StayInformed #CitiNewsroom #CNRDigital<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has strongly dismissed allegations that its National Executive Committee acted unilaterally in declaring the ongoing indefinite strike. 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