The Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU-TUC) is continuing its strike, demanding that the government address the long-standing issues surrounding their expired conditions of service. The union’s Chairperson, Salamatu Braimah, expressed frustration with the government's failure to honor previous commitments and emphasized that the strike would continue unless a favorable resolution is reached in an upcoming meeting with the National Labour Commission (NLC) on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. Braimah stressed that the union only wants to sit down with the government to review its working conditions, which include basic aspects such as allowances, break times, and leave days. The union argues that operating under expired conditions puts workers at a disadvantage, and they seek a fair review process.
Mrs. Braimah further clarified that while the TUC has urged the union to suspend the strike, it is contingent on the government and relevant stakeholders engaging in meaningful negotiations. She highlighted that the situation should be win-win, with all parties benefiting from a fair review of the workers' conditions. On the other hand, the Executive Secretary of the NLC, Ofosu Asamoah, has appealed for an end to the strike, assuring that the Commission would advocate for the union’s interests during the upcoming negotiations. He also emphasized that the NLC would facilitate the discussions between TEWU-TUC and the government, aiming to resolve the dispute swiftly.
The strike began on Monday, November 18, 2024, following prolonged delays in the finalization and implementation of the Conditions of Service agreements for staff in various educational institutions, including the Ghana Education Service, Public Technical Universities, and Public Universities. In response, the NLC has scheduled a meeting for Wednesday, November 20, 2024, to resolve the matter and called on the involved employers, including the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC), to submit a detailed status report on the issues by Tuesday, November 19, 2024. The outcome of the upcoming meeting is seen as crucial in determining the future of the strike and whether the workers’ concerns will finally be addressed.
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