- TEWU of TUC has temporarily suspended its strike after nearly two weeks of industrial action over delayed conditions of service agreements.
- Talks with the government have been described as productive, prompting the union to pause action while negotiations continue.
- A key meeting with the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) is scheduled for Tuesday, October 7, 2025, to finalize agreements.
- Members of TEWU are expected to resume work by Thursday, October 2, and those out of their jurisdiction by Monday, October 6.
- The union stressed that the suspension is temporary and warned that the strike could resume if negotiations fail to deliver positive results.
- TEWU emphasized that no member should be victimized for participating in the strike, pledging to defend against any unfair labor practices.
- The union thanked cooperative management teams for allowing industrial action to proceed without disruption.
- TEWU reaffirmed its commitment to lawful union activities and securing better working conditions for all members.
The Teachers and Educational Workers’ Union (TEWU) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has temporarily suspended its strike action after nearly two weeks of industrial unrest. The union had walked out to press for the speedy conclusion and signing of their conditions of service agreement, which has been delayed by government processes.
According to TEWU, discussions with government representatives in recent days have been promising, prompting the union to pause its industrial action to allow negotiations to continue. A meeting is scheduled with the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, to finalize the terms and complete the signing process for members across affected institutions, including Ghana Education Service schools, public and technical universities, the Ghana Library Authority, and the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board.
The union stressed that this suspension is temporary. Should the upcoming negotiations fail to yield a positive outcome, TEWU has warned it will resume its strike. Members have been instructed to return to work immediately, with all personnel resuming duties by Thursday, October 2, and those who have traveled outside their jurisdiction expected to report by Monday, October 6, 2025.
General Secretary King James Azortibah highlighted that no member should face retaliation for participating in the strike, emphasizing the union’s commitment to defending members against any unfair labor practices. He also expressed gratitude to cooperative school management teams that allowed the union to pursue its demands without interference.
TEWU leadership praised the collective efforts of its members and executives nationwide, noting that the strike has already yielded significant attention from key government bodies, including the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Jobs, the National Labour Commission, and FWSC. The union reiterated its dedication to lawful actions and the pursuit of improved working conditions for its members.
