UASU Suspends Lecturers’ Strike to Pave Way for a Final Dialogue
The Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU) National Executive Committee has suspended the public universities lecturers’ strike that was set to begin on Monday 30th.
Gathogo Wanjiru 
This, according to a statement issued by UASU National Secretary-General Dr. Constantine Wasonga, is to give another stab at dialogue with the relevant bodies aimed at resolving the stalemate.
The postponement followed a meeting by the UASU National Executive Committee meeting to review the status of implementation of the 2017-2021 CBA since issuing the strike notice on August 23, 2021.
Dr. Wasonga said UASU also met “the Inter-Public Universities Councils Consultative Forum (IPUCCF) under the auspices of the National Implementation Committee (NIC) over the implementation of the CBA.”
He added that NIC agreed that “all public universities immediately submit returns to the NIC for purposes of audit and enforcement of compliance with the 2017 – 2021 CBA.”
“UASU National Executive Committee has consequently directed that the Union suspends its strike notice to give a final chance for dialogue,” said the union Secretary-General.
“In line with the NEC resolution, UASU accordingly hereby suspends its strike notice dated 23rd August 2021. The Union thanks all academic staff for their readiness to fight for the dignity of dons.”
