The Teachers and Educational Workers Union of the Trades Union Congress (TEWU-TUC) will commence a nationwide strike today, Monday, November 18, to protest the government’s inaction on addressing their long-standing concerns about conditions of service.
TEWU-TUC expressed frustration with the government’s prolonged delays in finalizing and implementing revised conditions of service for employees under the Ghana Education Service (GES), the Ghana Library Authority, the Museums and Monuments Board, and Public Technical and Traditional Universities.
Negotiations for these revisions, the union highlighted, have dragged on for several years without resolution, leaving members increasingly dissatisfied.
The union insists the situation has become untenable, with industrial action now deemed the only effective way to demand progress. TEWU-TUC argues that the unresolved issues are detrimental to the well-being of its members and the smooth functioning of these vital institutions.
To address the matter, the National Labour Commission (NLC) has called for a meeting on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. The session will involve TEWU-TUC and other stakeholders, aiming to mediate and work toward resolving the union’s concerns.
Meanwhile, the strike is expected to disrupt services in the affected sectors. TEWU-TUC has emphasized that their industrial action will continue until the government adequately addresses their grievances. They are urging swift action to finalize and implement the revised conditions of service.