The Tertiary Education Workers Union of Ghana (TEWU-GH) has hinted of embarking on an indefinite nationwide strike, citing the government’s recognition of rival union TEWU-TUC as the official workers’ representative on the Governing Councils of Traditional Public Universities.
The move comes after the expiration of a seven-day ultimatum issued by TEWU-GH on June 24, demanding the reversal of what the union calls an “egregious and unjustifiable” decision that disregards its majority membership.
“This decision blatantly undermines democratic principles and disrespects the voices of the majority. We are compelled to take drastic and immediate action to defend fairness, transparency, and accountability within tertiary education governance.”
The strike, authorized under the union’s constitutional mandate and the Labour Act 2003 (Act 651), will continue until the following demands are met:
* Immediate and unconditional withdrawal of TEWU-TUC’s appointment as workers’ representative on university governing councils
* Independent verification of majority representation by the Chief Labour Officer, in line with the Labour Regulations 2007 (L.I. 1833)
* Establishment of a transparent and democratic process to determine union representation across all tertiary institutions
