The KNUST chapter of the Tertiary Education Workers Union of Ghana (TEWU-GH) has issued a statement indicating that if the university management fails to release their members’ dues, they will be compelled to disrupt academic activities as a form of protest.
The association has accused the university management of refusing to recognize them on the university council and other committees after they decided to separate from the Trades Union Congress (TUC) about a year ago.
The union expressed their dissatisfaction during a media address following the swearing-in of the new executives.
The Chairman of TEWU-GH KNUST branch, Charles Arthur, disclosed their intention to strike if the management does not meet their demands, particularly regarding unpaid dues deducted from their salaries.
He emphasized the importance of protecting the social and economic rights of their members as outlined in the Labour Act.
Mr. Arthur highlighted the establishment of TEWU-GH as a breakaway from TEWU-TUC, citing the compromised representation and lack of welfare advocacy as reasons for the split.
He expressed frustration with the university management’s failure to differentiate between TEWU-GH and the previous union and their prevention of TEWU-GH’s representation on various committees.
The union called for the intervention of the Minister of Education and other stakeholders to resolve the matter before any disruptive action is taken. A 5-member executive was sworn into office to lead the KNUST branch of TEWU-GH for the next four years.