Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Gideon Nicholas Day
Published on 2024-02-09 12:21:24
The decision to suspend a two-week nationwide strike, led by the Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU) and related unions, marks the culmination of a series of protests and negotiations. The unions cited concerns over the government’s neglect of pension issues and the alleged unjust termination of overtime allowances, leading to a declaration of strike.
Mr. Ken Botchwey, Chairman of the University of Ghana Chapter of TEWU, spoke on behalf of the Senior Staff Association of the University of Ghana (SSA_UoG), TEWU, and FUSSAG, shedding light on the reasons behind the decision to suspend their strike. Mr. Botchwey conveyed that the unions have opted to halt the strike in response to ongoing engagements with the National Labour Commission (NLC). This decision reflects a commitment to further dialogue and negotiation with the NLC to address the concerns raised by the unions, signaling a willingness to find constructive resolutions to the issues at hand.
Ofosu Asamoah, the Executive Secretary of the National Labour Commission (NLC), played a crucial role in facilitating dialogue between the unions and the government. After a meeting with the unions in Accra last month, Mr. Asamoah stated that the government had taken significant steps to resolve the issues raised by the unions. “Following constructive discussions, the government has successfully addressed the tier-2 pension and other allowances for the Universities Senior Staff Association of Ghana, TEWU. The progress made in resolving these matters has led to the decision by the union to suspend their strike,” announced Mr. Asamoah.
This development follows previous posts where TEWU and other unions had expressed their dissatisfaction with the government’s handling of pension concerns and overtime allowances. The unions had emphasized the need for urgent attention to these matters, arguing that they were crucial to the welfare and financial stability of their members.
The suspension of the strike comes as a relief to students, parents, and the academic community, as normalcy is expected to return to the affected universities. The union has indicated that they will continue to engage in constructive dialogue with the government to address any remaining concerns and ensure the welfare of their members.
The decision to suspend the strike represents a crucial step towards resolving the concerns raised by the unions and emphasizes the importance of constructive dialogue and negotiation in addressing labor issues. The involvement of the National Labour Commission and the government’s commitment to resolving the pension and allowance concerns reflect a positive outcome for the unions and their members.
The engagement and negotiation process between the unions and the government illustrates the significance of open communication and mutual agreement in resolving labor disputes. As both parties continue to work towards finding solutions, the welfare and financial stability of the members remain at the forefront of the discussions.
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