The Teachers and Education Workers Union (TEWU) of the Trades Union Congress has advocated for improved dialogue between the government and unions to promote industrial harmony, pointing out that inadequate engagement frequently results in misunderstandings and strikes.
This appeal was made during a social dialogue workshop that took place on Thursday, February 26, 2026, organised by TEWU-TUC in collaboration with PUM Netherlands, a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting unions and businesses in capacity building.
In a statement to the media, the National Chairman of TEWU-TUC, Salamatu Mahamah Braimah, underscored the significance of ongoing engagement between unions and the government.
“Social dialogue is key to progress, and we’re committed to listening and collaborating with you. Let’s work together for quality education and a better future for our workers. In view of that, TEWU of TUC has chosen Social Dialogue as the way to go. As a result, we have collaborated with PUM from the Netherlands to deepen our knowledge in Social Dialogue to guide our operations as a union,” she stated.
The General Secretary of TEWU, King James Azortibah, called on the government to create robust communication channels to avert industrial unrest.
“The gap between the government and unions is always social dialogue. They are always busy. You will write letters and send proposals but they will not read them. They don’t have any expert or someone assigned to deal with union matters. But we are hopeful that this dialogue will help solve that,” he remarked.
Meanwhile, Henz Beers, a Senior Expert from PUM Netherlands, emphasised the necessity for increased investment in labour institutions to enhance their capacity for effectively resolving disputes.
“I know that there are institutions here in Ghana but the problem is the power and the need to work together. This needs to be addressed. We must also invest in these institutions to work better,” he noted.
The workshop convened essential stakeholders, comprising representatives from the Ghana Education Service, the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission, and vice chancellors from various universities throughout Ghana.
