The Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU) of TUC has suspended the industrial action it embarked upon about two weeks ago.
The decision follows the government's intervention to address its grievances.
TEWU of TUC, has, therefore, asked its members in the affected institutions to return to work yesterday, October 2, 2025.
The General Secretary of TEWU of TUC, King James Azortibah, told the media yesterday that the union’s legal strike, which had gone on for almost two weeks, drew significant attention and engagement from the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Jobs, the National Labour Commission and the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) with positive outcomes.
Leadership
On Monday, September 29, 2025, TEWU leadership held a meeting with the FWSC and employer institutions. After a very constructive dialogue, the parties resolved to work towards an amicable solution to the concerns of the 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 at a press conference in Accra on Wednesday.
The move, he said, formed part of the agreed-upon issues with the FWSC during the engagement.
Mr Azortibah said, "As a result of this positive development, TEWU of TUC has decided to suspend the indefinite strike action, with effect from last Wednesday, October 1, 2025, to allow for further discussions and implementation of the agreed terms.
TEWU of TUC, on September 19, 2025, embarked on an indefinite strike.
Its members, including workers within the Ghana Education Service, public and technical universities, staff of the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board, and the Ghana Library Authority, took the action to demand the conclusion of negotiation and signing of various conditions of service.
Mr Azortibah said all TEWU members in the aforementioned institutions were expected to resume work by Thursday, October 2, 2025.
Jurisdiction
“All those who might have travelled outside their jurisdiction should report to work not later than Monday, October 6, 2025.
“We emphasise that this is a suspension and not a cancellation of the strike. We hope the FWSC and employer institutions will honour their side of the agreement, so that TEWU is not forced to do otherwise.
“We also reiterate that no TEWU member or non-teaching staff should be victimised for exercising their right to strike,” he emphasised.
The leadership, Mr Azortibah said, would defend any member facing victimisation and unfair labour practices from their employer on the matter now or in the future.
“We, however, appreciate all managements and school heads who have been cooperative and supportive by allowing us to press home our demands without frustration and intimidation so far.
We recognise their consciousness for delivering quality education in Ghana and for accepting our collective struggle during this period,” he said.
Mr Azortibah said TEWU shall remain a law-abiding union and would continue to pursue better conditions for its members.
