The Teachers and Educational Workers’ Union (TEWU) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), Ghana, has suspended its indefinite strike which began on September 19, 2025, to push for the signing of new Conditions of Service.
The union, which represents non-teaching staff of the Ghana Education Service, public and technical universities, the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board, and the Ghana Library Authority, announced the suspension at a press briefing on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
General Secretary of TEWU, King James Azortibah, said the decision followed constructive engagements with the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC), the Ministry of Labour and Employment, and employer institutions. He explained that both parties have resolved to work towards concluding negotiations and signing the relevant agreements. A follow-up meeting with FWSC has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
“All TEWU members in the affected institutions are expected to resume work by Thursday, October 2, 2025, while those who traveled outside their jurisdictions must return by Monday, October 6, 2025,” Mr. Azortibah stated.
The leadership stressed that the action is a suspension, not a complete call-off, and warned that the union would not hesitate to resume the strike if agreements are not honored.
TEWU also cautioned against victimization of its members for exercising their right to strike, assuring workers of the union’s full support in cases of unfair labour practices.
The union commended its members, management of educational institutions, and the media for their support during the nine-day industrial action, describing the strike as impactful and a testament to the power of collective action.
Source: Adomonline
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