The National Labour Commission has stepped in to resolve the ongoing strike across public universities, summoning four tertiary education unions and their employers for an urgent hearing.
The summons, issued under Section 139 of the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651), affects the Senior Staff Association–Universities of Ghana, the Teachers’ and Educational Workers’ Union of TUC, the Federation of Universities Senior Staff Association of Ghana, and the Technical Universities Administrators Association of Ghana.
According to the Commission, both the unions and their respective employers—or duly authorised representatives—are expected to appear before it on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. to address the issues that triggered the industrial action. The NLC confirmed that formal notices have already been served on all parties.
The intervention follows a High Court ruling on Friday, February 13, 2026, which ordered the striking workers to immediately suspend the action and restrained them from continuing what the court described as an illegal strike.
The labour action began on Tuesday, February 3, when the SSA-UoG, FUSSAG, and TEWU-TUC declared an indefinite strike across several public universities. The unions accuse the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission of unilaterally altering agreed conditions of service without consultation.
At the heart of the dispute are unpaid Tier Two pension contributions and other outstanding financial obligations owed to senior staff. The unions are also protesting the replacement of overtime allowances with a “call-in allowance,” a move they argue breaches a 2021 agreement and negatively affects staff welfare and morale.
The strike has disrupted administrative and academic services at affected institutions, prompting concern from students and parents. The NLC says its goal is to facilitate dialogue, restore calm on campuses, and help the parties reach a resolution that protects workers’ rights while safeguarding the academic calendar.
Source: Africa Publicity
