King James Azortibah – The General Secretary of TEWU,
The Teachers and Educational Workers’ Union (TEWU) of the Trades Union Congress Ghana has called on the government and stakeholders to ensure the full implementation of agreed conditions of service, as workers mark the 2026 May Day celebration.
In a statement issued yesterday, the General Secretary of TEWU, King James Azortibah, commended Ghanaian workers for their continued sacrifices toward national development, noting that their contributions remain critical to the country’s socio-economic progress.
“As Ghanaian workers, we have not relented in our resolve to continue making sacrifices to sustain our country’s socio-economic development,” the statement said.
The union highlighted its recent success in concluding negotiations on conditions of service for key institutions, including the Ghana Education Service, the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board, the Ghana Library Authority, as well as public and technical universities.
However, TEWU expressed concern over delays that characterised the negotiation process, stressing that it now expects smooth and timely implementation of the agreed provisions to maintain industrial harmony.
“We want to stress that, after the unfortunate delays that characterised the negotiations before they were finally concluded in the last quarter of 2025 and the first quarter of 2026, the union expects nothing but smooth implementation of the provisions of the various Conditions of Service to promote industrial harmony in the country,” it stated.
“Any attempt to frustrate union members when it comes to implementation will not be taken lightly,” the statement cautioned.
TEWU further urged duty bearers to protect and uphold the dignity of Ghanaian workers, noting that past labour leaders made significant sacrifices to secure better working conditions.
“Our forebears in the movement gave their all towards a dignified working environment. The least we can do is to uphold this legacy,” it added.
The release also reaffirmed workers’ commitment to national development but pointed to delays in providing adequate resources and support systems as a major challenge to productivity.
“The issue has always been delays on the part of duty bearers in creating the needed environment and providing resources for optimal output,” the statement noted.
TEWU called on all social partners to meet expectations and work collaboratively to advance Ghana’s economic and social development.
“We call on our social partners to live up to expectations so that, together, we continue to move our country forward,” it said.
By Vera Owusu Srapong