The Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU) has suspended its nationwide strike following a breakthrough in negotiations with the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC).
At a press conference on October 1, TEWU General Secretary, King James Azortibah, announced that the Commission has committed to fast-tracking discussions aimed at addressing the Union’s concerns.
As a result, TEWU is directing all its members to return to work on Thursday, October 2, 2025, to ensure the smooth running of schools across the country.
The Union’s leadership expressed hope that the renewed commitment from the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission will lead to a swift and fair resolution of outstanding issues, thereby avoiding further industrial action.
“On Monday, 29th September 2025, TEWU leadership held a meeting with the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission and our employer institutions. In a very consultative dialogue, the parties resolved to work towards an amicable solution to the concerns of the union,” Mr. Azortibah said.
He confirmed that both parties are scheduled to reconvene on October 7, 2025, to proceed with negotiations and finalise the outstanding conditions of service for TEWU members within the Trades Union Congress (TUC) framework.
“Based on this commitment, the leadership has decided to suspend the indefinite strike action with effect from today, Wednesday, October 1, 2025,” he added. “All TEWU members are to resume work by Thursday, October 2, 2025. Those who may have travelled outside their jurisdictions should report to work no later than Monday, October 6, 2025.”
The Union emphasized that the decision to suspend the strike is provisional and depends on the good faith implementation of agreements reached during negotiations.
“We hope the Fair Wages Commission and employer institutions will honour their side of the agreement so that TEWU is not forced to resume the strike,” Mr. Azortibah cautioned.
He also issued a strong warning against any form of victimisation of Union members.
“We want to state clearly that no TEWU member or any non-teaching staff should be victimised for exercising their right to strike. The union leadership will defend any member facing victimisation or unfair labour practices from their employers,” he said.
The strike, which disrupted operations in various educational institutions across the country, was initiated over delays in concluding conditions of service for TEWU members in several public institutions. The Union’s decision to suspend the strike is expected to restore normalcy in schools as academic and non-academic staff return to work.
