A determined spirit swept through the education sector on Friday, September 19, 2025, when the Teachers and Education Workers Union (TEWU) declared an indefinite nationwide strike.
The reason: mounting frustration over what the union describes as the government’s undue delay in signing their long-awaited conditions of service.
As classrooms across Ghana fell silent, the union’s message was clear. TEWU leaders accused the government of neglecting the welfare of non-teaching staff, a group whose contributions are vital yet often overlooked. The ongoing strike, they say, is a last resort to demand fair treatment and recognition.
On Tuesday, September 23, the National Chairperson of TEWU, Salamatu Mahamah Braimah, addressed journalists with unwavering resolve. She firmly rejected calls from the National Labour Commission (NLC) to suspend the action. “Until we conclude and sign the conditions of service, we will not come to class. The NLC themselves know that we went by the rules, and this is never illegal. We have given them the chronology of events. So why is NLC writing to us?” she questioned.
For TEWU members, the path is clear: the strike will continue until their demands are met, no matter the pressure. As negotiations hang in the balance, the union stands united in its quest for justice and better working conditions for all education workers.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
