UG unions seek explanation on resumption of wage negotiations

Staff and students of the University of Guyana during protest action last week

The unions representing University of Guyana (UG) workers, who began a sit-in last week, are awaiting clarification from the University Council on the resumption of negotiations.

According to a joint statement from the UG Senior Staff Association (UGSSA) and the UG Workers’ Union (UGWU), the sit-in will continue on Monday until a midday meeting to decide on the way forward.

The unions noted that the Council convened a meeting on Friday in an