The Teachers’ and Educational Workers’ Union (TEWU) has declared an indefinite nationwide strike, effective today, Friday, September 19, 2025, in protest against the government’s delays in signing their conditions of service.
n a statement released on Thursday and signed by the General Secretary, King James Azortibah, the union said it had “exercised patience and restraint” but was left with no option after exhausting all legal avenues.
TEWU, which represents non-teaching staff in public and technical universities as well as the Ghana Education Service (GES), warned that the action could disrupt academic work, as basic and secondary schools have only just reopened.
The union is demanding the immediate signing of conditions of service for its members and the extension of government benefits to other institutions, including the Ghana Library Authority and the Museums and Monuments Board.
It also raised concerns about long-standing promotion grievances within the GES, citing cases of staff who passed interviews but have not been placed on their new salary scales, those denied official promotion letters, and others who have received no communication after interviews.
TEWU blamed the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) for the stalemate, insisting it must be held accountable for the delays.
“The government—particularly the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission—must conclude and sign all conditions of service without further delays or excuses,” Mr Azortibah said.
The union also warned employers not to intimidate or prevent staff from joining the strike, describing such actions as unfair labour practices under Ghana’s Labour Act.
With schools only beginning the new academic term, the strike threatens to disrupt the smooth running of the education sector nationwide.
