Ghanaian University Strike: GTEC Official Calls Action 'Bad Faith'

Ghanaian University Strike: GTEC Official Calls Action 'Bad Faith' A strike by the Senior Staff Association of Ghanaian universities has sparked controversy, with GTEC Deputy Director General, Prof. Augustine Ocloo, labeling the action as "bad faith." The strike, which began on [Date], follows a letter received by GTEC on Thursday, [Date], according to Prof. Ocloo. He stated in an interview with Channel One TV, "We think that it was in bad faith because we got the letter from them on Thursday, and on the same Thursday I called the chairman, explaining things to him." The letter, dated [Date], prompted the nationwide industrial action. Prof. Ocloo highlighted the established procedures for handling such issues, emphasizing that the association's actions bypassed these processes. The situation underscores the ongoing challenges in labor relations within Ghana's education system. The government is reportedly working to resolve the matter, aiming to minimize disruption to students' education.