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TEWU-TUC Serves Two-Week Notice to Government Over Grievances

From Daily Graphic · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU) of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) issued a two-week ultimatum to the government, effective August 14, 2026.
  • The union demands fair treatment for its members regarding promotion, remuneration, leave, healthcare, and professional development.
  • TEWU specifically calls for the prompt payment of all outstanding overtime allowances owed to watchmen and security personnel within the Ghana Education Service.

Members of the Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU) of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have issued a two-week ultimatum to the government, demanding that their grievances be addressed by August 14, 2026, or they will "advise themselves."

By this statement, we are serving two weeks’ notice, effective today, August 14, 2026, on the various stakeholders (the Minister of Finance, the Minister of Education, Ghana Tertiary Education Commission, university managements, Ghana Education Service Management etc) to address our concerns accordingly.

— Gifty Abena TurksonDeputy General Secretary of TEWU of TUC, announcing the union's ultimatum.

The union's demands center on achieving equal and fair treatment for all its members across the education sector. This includes fairness in promotion processes, remuneration, annual leave, healthcare, general welfare, professional development, and access to opportunities. Gifty Abena Turkson, Deputy General Secretary of TEWU of TUC, stated at a press conference in Accra that the ultimatum serves as formal notice to various stakeholders, including the Minister of Finance, the Minister of Education, the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission, and university managements.

Specifically, TEWU is calling for the immediate payment of all accrued overtime allowances owed to watchmen and security personnel within the Ghana Education Service. Turkson highlighted that these staff members work tirelessly on weekends and public holidays, often sacrificing their social lives, yet have not received adequate compensation for their efforts. "We demand the immediate payment of all accrued overtime arrears to the affected personnel without further delay," she asserted.

Failure to address the above issues will compel members of TEWU to advise themselves accordingly.

— Gifty Abena TurksonDeputy General Secretary of TEWU of TUC, warning of potential action if demands are not met.

Furthermore, TEWU of TUC is advocating for the decoupling of ranks from positions. They want non-teaching staff to be promoted to their respective ranks without hindrance, ensuring career progression is not stalled by administrative barriers. The union's unified stance signals a strong push for improved working conditions and equitable treatment within Ghana's education sector.

We demand the immediate payment of all accrued overtime arrears to the affected personnel without further delay.

— Gifty Abena TurksonDeputy General Secretary of TEWU of TUC, demanding payment of overtime allowances.
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Originally published by Daily Graphic in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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