TEWU-TUC gives gov’t two-week ultimatum over grievances of non-teaching staff

The Teachers and Educational Workers' Union of Ghana (TEWU-TUC) has threatened the government with a two-week ultimatum to resolve the grievances of non-teaching staff in the country's education sector. These staff, including those from the Ghana Education Service, public and technical universities, and various educational institutions, continue to face numerous challenges despite their vital role in the education system.

Key issues include delayed salary payments, alleged discriminatory practices, poor working conditions, restricted career progression, and insufficient recognition.

During a press conference in Accra, the union's Deputy General Secretary, Gifty Abena Turkson, emphasized that non-teaching staff should no longer be overlooked in the education sector. She urged the government and relevant authorities to take decisive action within the next two weeks to address the outstanding concerns. Turkson stated that the union will advise itself to safeguard the interests of its members if no action is taken.

TEWU-TUC warned that neglecting these issues could jeopardize industrial harmony within the education sector. However, the union reaffirmed its commitment to dialogue and called on the government to engage with them urgently to resolve the members' concerns.