Strike Hangs Over GBU In Demand Of Staff Salary
By Linus Flomo-Bassa
The faculty and staff members of Grand Bassa University (GBU) have issued a strong demand to the institution’s interim leadership, calling for immediate salary adjustments to align with those of other public universities in the country.
In a formal resolution presented over the weekend, the employees cited persistent low wages as a major obstacle to the university’s smooth operations.
They argue that financial struggles among faculty and staff have repeatedly led to disruptions in academic activities, as employees have staged protests and work stoppages over the issue.
The call for salary increment is not a new demand. Faculty and staff have long pushed for fair compensation, and before the arrival of Interim President Rev. Dr. Samuel Reeves, they were assured that the matter would be addressed to restore normalcy at the university.
Despite Rev. Reeves’ recent announcement that salary increases will take effect in January 2025, faculty and staff insist that the proposed adjustments do not adequately meet their expectations.
In their eight-count resolution, they have given the interim management team a strict three-working-day ultimatum to implement the necessary salary changes.
Failure to meet their demands, the employees warned, will result in a “Stay Home Action” a full-scale strike that could severely impact academic activities.
With tensions escalating, the university community now watches closely to see how the administration will respond.
The leadership is expected to meet the faculty and staff’s demands, or GBU may face another round of disruptions that could cripple its academic calendar. The coming days will be crucial in determining the institution’s path forward.
