The Teachers and Educational Workers’ Union (TEWU) of TUC-Ghana is pressing for improved working conditions and fairer treatment for non-teaching staff across Ghana’s education sector, giving government and relevant institutions two weeks to address eight outstanding concerns.
The union says workers in the Ghana Education Service (GES), public and technical universities, and other educational institutions continue to struggle with delayed allowances, limited career progression, inadequate recognition and poor conditions of service.
In a statement issued on Friday, August 14, 2026, TEWU warned that its members could consider further action if the concerns are not addressed within the two-week period.
Allowances and Promotions Top Concerns
Among the union’s demands is the payment of outstanding overtime allowances owed to watchmen and security personnel under the Ghana Education Service.
TEWU is also calling for the resolution of promotion and career progression challenges affecting non-teaching employees and the implementation of responsibility allowances for unit heads.
Eligible junior staff in public and technical universities and other institutions are also demanding payment of six months’ arrears on the five per cent operational allowance.
Union Demands Equal Treatment
TEWU argues that non-teaching staff should receive equitable treatment in areas including remuneration, promotions, annual leave, healthcare, welfare, professional development and access to opportunities.
The union maintains that non-teaching employees play an essential role in the functioning of educational institutions but are frequently overlooked in decisions affecting staff welfare and career development.
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It has therefore called on the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Education, Ghana Tertiary Education Commission, GES management and university authorities to address the concerns.
Recruitment and Conditions of Service
TEWU is also demanding the full implementation of its Conditions of Service and increased recruitment of non-teaching workers.
The union says inadequate staffing has increased workloads for existing employees and could affect the effective administration of schools and tertiary institutions.
It is further seeking protection for its representation on the governing councils of universities and Colleges of Education.
Two-Week Deadline
The union’s notice took effect on August 14, giving the relevant authorities two weeks to respond.
TEWU did not explicitly announce a strike but warned that failure to address the concerns would compel members to “advise themselves accordingly.”
The union says addressing the welfare, remuneration and career development of non-teaching workers is essential to ensuring fairness and improving service delivery across Ghana’s education sector.
