By: Kekeli K. Blamey
The Tertiary Education Workers Union of Ghana (TEWU-GH) and the Technical Universities Workers Association of Ghana (TUWAG) have issued a joint statement distancing themselves from the ongoing strike action in the education sector.
This clarification comes after numerous inquiries from their members and the general public, seeking to dispel any confusion surrounding the strike.
According to the statement, the ongoing strike is primarily related to the Ghana Education Service (GES) and does not involve TEWU-GH, TUWAG, or workers in Ghana’s public and technical universities.
The unions’ leadership urged their members to remain calm and continue discharging their duties as usual, reassuring them of their commitment to providing timely updates on any relevant developments or issues.
TEWU-GH National Chairman Sulemana Abdul-Rahman and TUWAG National President John Ayarik Alateng signed the statement, expressing gratitude for their members’ loyalty and support.
This move aims to ensure the smooth functioning of tertiary institutions across the country during this period of heightened public attention on labor issues.
It’s worth noting that earlier this year, TEWU-GH, along with other unions, threatened to embark on a strike by June 30 if the government failed to address their concerns regarding the Fair Wages and Salary Commission’s decision on Vehicle Maintenance Allowance (VMA) and other related allowances.
However, the current statement confirms that TEWU-GH and TUWAG are not involved in the ongoing strike.
