The Teachers and Educational Workers’ Union (TEWU) of TUC Ghana has declared an indefinite nationwide strike, effective Friday, September 19, 2025, citing what it describes as government’s persistent failure to resolve the concerns of non-teaching staff in the education sector.

The announcement was made simultaneously across the country at press conferences organised by the union.

In the Volta Region, TEWU members gathered at the TUC Conference Hall in Ho, dressed in red to signify their grievances.

The statement, signed by the union’s General Secretary, King James Azortibah, was read on his behalf by the region’s Industrial Relations Officer (IRO), Ms Ruth Baidoo.

According to TEWU, the decision to withdraw services follows government’s inability to address long-standing issues despite several rounds of engagement and adherence to legal and procedural requirements.

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 successfully going through their interview processes.

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,” Ms Ruth Baidoo read.

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.

Ms Ruth Baidoo assured parents and students that once government addresses their concerns, they would call off the strike.

She added that the strike was not meant to bite the students or their parents but for government to prioritise their needs and take immediate action.