The Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU) of TUC (Ghana) has called on the Mahama administration to expedite the implementation of revised conditions of service currently under negotiation with the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC).
In a statement issued on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, TEWU’s General Secretary, King James Azortibah, emphasized the urgent need for action, citing unfulfilled assurances from the FWSC following a nationwide strike in November 2024.
“TEWU of TUC (Ghana) has some emergency pending issues with the FWSC regarding the delayed conclusion and implementation of reviewed conditions of service for our members in the Ghana Education Service (GES), Ghana Museums and Monuments Board, Ghana Library Authority (GLA), and public and technical universities. The gift we want from the new government is the timely conclusion of these negotiations,” Mr. Azortibah stated.
TEWU further urged the government to actively involve labor unions in socio-economic policy reviews.
Highlighting key areas such as the Free Senior High School Programme, constitutional reforms, and Ghana-IMF agreements, the union stressed the importance of considering workers’ perspectives in decision-making processes.
“Labour’s input must be sought and seriously considered in such reviews, as the cumulative negative effects are borne by Ghanaian workers in both formal and informal sectors,” the statement added.
The union also appealed to President Mahama to address the formation of tribal unions in public universities, calling it a divisive practice. They urged the government to denounce such actions and direct relevant state agencies to ensure compliance with established labor laws.
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