Ghanaian university lecturers threaten strike over delayed book and research allowance payments
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The University Teachers Association of Ghana UTAG has warned of a nationwide strike by lecturers in public universities starting Monday, June 15, 2026. This action would occur if the government fails to release the dollar exchange rate necessary for book and research allowance payments. UTAG General Secretary, Samuel Seglah, expressed frustration over the Ministry of Finance's delay in providing the prevailing dollar rate, which is typically released in March annually to facilitate timely processing of allowances for senior university members. Seglah also noted dissatisfaction with the slow progress in negotiations regarding improved conditions of service for lecturers, attributing delays to the pending operationalization of the Independent Emoluments Commission and unfinalized interim arrangements with the Salaries Commission. UTAG has given the Ministry of Finance until Friday, June 12, 2026, to resolve the issue, stating that failure to do so will lead to industrial action and disruption of academic activities across public universities.
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