Tag Archives: STRIKE

  Foodstuff shortage is likely to hit Senior High Schools across the country because suppliers to the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) have threatened to withdraw their services. According to some suppliers who spoke to Asaase News on condition of anonymity, they have not been paid for supplying the …

Traders at the Kumasi Central Market are threatening to boycott activities in protest of what they claim to be their relocation with no adequate accommodation arrangement. The city authority has accused the traders of failing to move to designated areas to pave way for the second phase of the market …

The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) has urged the Senior Staff Association to call off their strike immediately and return to the negotiation table for an amicable solution. A statement issued by the FWSC and signed by the Chief Executive, Dr. Edward Kwapong underscored the need for the Association …

The Senior Staff Association of Universities of Ghana, (SSA-UoG) has declared a nationwide industrial action. They announced the withdrawal of their services with immediate effect on Thursday, January 21. According to the First Vice Chairman of the Senior Staff Association, this has become necessary following the non-payment of their tier-two …

President of the Association of Aggrieved Teachers, Foster Nana Poku, has said they are disappointed that Government is now denying it owes teachers legacy arrears. Speaking to Radio Ghana, Nana Poku said several meetings were held with stakeholders but the government has reneged on the promises it made. He told …

The Petroleum tanker drivers have called off their sit down strike. They resumed full operation on Friday, October 23, 2020, following an amicable resolution between the Ghana National Petroleum Tanker Drivers Union and the National Petroleum Authority. According to leaders of the union, they decided to call off the strike …

An advocacy group has deepend its calls to government requesting for a suitable retirement package for pensioners under the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT). This move comes after some 2020 retirees have alleged they have not been paid their past credits by SSNIT. According to the group, Forum …

Members of the Senior Staff Association, of Universities of Ghana (SSAUoG) will today, Monday, 19 October 2020 lay down their tools over the government’s failure to pay their market premium and second-tier pension arrears dating back between 2010 and 2016. Numbering about 4,500 in all public universities, the senior staff’s …

Members of the Universities of Ghana Senior Staff Association, will from Monday, October 19, lay down their tools. This has been occasioned by the government’s failure to address what they describe as pertinent labour issues. Addressing the media in Accra on Friday morning, the National Chairman of the Association, Abdul-Majeed …

Nurses and midwives across the country are beginning a strike today Monday, September 21,2020 over their service conditions. It comes after the failure of government to agree with the healthworkers on their demand for improved conditions of service. A press release by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association noted …