The Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU) has appealed to President Mahama to facilitate the conclusion and implementation of their Conditions of Service.
In a statement signed by the General Secretary of TEWU, King James Azortibah, he said the speedy conclusion of the conditions of service will reduce the simmering agitations among its members.
“TEWU Ghana of TUC have some emergency pending issues with the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) in relation to the delayed conclusion and implementation of reviewed conditions of service for the members in Ghana Education Service, Ghana Museums and Monuments Board and the Ghana Library Authority as well as the Public and Technical Universities,” he said.
According to him, “the gift we want from the new government to our members in respect of the above mentioned institutions, is to ensure timeous and speedy conclusions of the negotiations on the long over due reviewed conditions of service for them.”
He expressed concern about the non-inclusion of TEWU members in the governing councils of the universities.
“The statues and acts establishing the public universities have no ambiguity in the composition of the governing councils, especially TEWU representation. However, in recent times some top management officers of the public universities have blatantly violated the provisions relating to the governing councils especially where members of TEWU Ghana of TUC are concerned,” he bemoaned.
Mr Azortibah urged workers to be productive and spearhead the growth of government business. He wished members a prosperous new year.
“The teachers and education workers union wishes Ghanaian workers a prosperous new year 2025, where hope, determination, fellow-feeling and unity will be at play in approaching productivity and service delivery to enhance national development,” Mr Azortibah said.
Meanwhile, the Union has congratulated President Mahama for his swearing in as the president of Ghana. Mr Azortibah pleaded with him to engage labour on major economic issues.
“TEWU TUC Ghana will like to urge the new government not to see labour as an afterthought when taking major socio-economic policy decisions like any review on the free Senior High School program, the 1992 Constitution, and the Ghana-IMF deal among others.”
Read full statement here.
