By Kodjo Adams
Accra, Oct. 1, GNA- The Teachers and Educational Workers’ Union of the Trade Union Congress, Ghana, on Wednesday suspended its indefinite strike to allow for further discussions on their conditions of service.
The leadership of the Union has urged all members to resume work by Thursday, October 2, 2025.
All those who might have travelled outside their jurisdiction should report not later than Monday, October 6, 2025.
The Union in September 2025 embarked on an indefinite strike to demand better working conditions.
The Union members included workers within the Ghana Education Service, Public and Technical Universities, staff of the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board, and the Ghana Library Authority.
King James Azortibah, the General Secretary of the Union at a press briefing, said the suspension was due to a meeting between the Union and the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) and the employer institutions on Monday, September 29, 2025.
He said after a very constructive dialogue, the parties resolved to work towards an amicable solution to the concerns of Union.
“We are expected to meet FWSC on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, to proceed with negotiations, conclude and sign the various conditions of service of the affected institutions and TEWU of TUC membership,” he said.
King Azortibah emphasized that suspension was not a called-off of the strike.
“We also reiterate that no TEWU member or non-teaching staff should be victimised for exercising their right to strike.
“The union leadership will defend any member facing victimisation and unfair labour practices from their employer on this matter now or in the future,” he said.
He commended all managements and school heads, who have been cooperative and supportive during the processes to get their grievances addressed.
“We recognize their consciousness for delivering quality education service in Ghana and for accepting our collective struggle during this period.
“TEWU shall remain a law-abiding union and will continue to pursue better conditions for our members,” he said.
GNA
Edited by Christian Akorlie