The Teachers and Educational Workers’ Union (TEWU) has given the government and other stakeholders in the education sector a two-week timeframe to resolve issues regarding the treatment and working conditions of non-teaching staff.
Operating under the Trades Union Congress (TUC), the union reports that its members are experiencing delayed payments, unfair labour practices, limited opportunities for career advancement, and insufficient recognition across various public educational institutions.
In a statement released on Friday, August 14, 2026, TEWU expressed that the ongoing unresolved issues are causing frustration among its members and could potentially disrupt industrial harmony within the education sector.
The union referenced provisions of the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651), contending that certain practices impacting non-teaching workers constitute unfair labour practices.
A significant concern for the union is the unpaid overtime allowances owed to watchmen and security personnel employed by the Ghana Education Service.
TEWU is insisting on the immediate payment of all outstanding overtime allowances.
Additionally, the union has expressed apprehensions regarding proposed amendments to the statutes governing universities and colleges of education, indicating that these changes could influence its representation on governing councils.
Consequently, TEWU has issued a notice to the Minister of Finance, the Minister of Education, the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), university administrations, and the Ghana Education Service.
“By this statement, we are serving two (2) weeks’ notice, effective today, 14th August 2026, on the various stakeholders to address our concerns accordingly,” the union stated.
It cautioned that if the issues remain unresolved, its members would be compelled to “advise themselves accordingly”.
The union is encouraging the affected institutions to utilise the two-week period to address the grievances and avert potential disruptions within the education sector.
