The Teachers and Educational Workers’ Union (TEWU) of Trade Union Congress-Ghana (TUC) has announced a possible strike if government does not conclude and implement its Condition of Service by Monday, November 18. 2024.
In a statement issued on Thursday, November 14, TEWU said the prolonged delay in finalising and implementing the Conditions of Service agreements for members within the Ghana Education Service (GES), Ghana Library Authority (GhLA), Museums and Monuments Board, Public Technical Universities, and Public Universities is worrying.
According to TEWU, negotiations for these service conditions have spanned several years without resolution.
The Union expressed its disappointment over government agencies’ inability to conclude the process despite years of review negotiations.
“The expectation of TWEU members, was that these documents should have been implemented by now. Unfortunately, for the past four years, it has rather been back and forth with the government agencies,” TEWU said.
The Union added that with the new academic year set to begin, its members particularly those involved in admission processes for first-year students who are entering various institutions cannot continue to operate under uncertain Conditions of Service.
In respect of these concerns, the Union had cautioned that if the government does not act swiftly, an indefinite strike will commence on November 18, 2024.
