The Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) is pushing back strongly against a splinter group attempting to undermine its authority and legacy.
The group, reportedly led by some former TEWU executives and also using the TEWU name, is accused of sowing confusion and tension, particularly on the campuses of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and the University for Development Studies (UDS).
At a press briefing, TEWU General Secretary King James Azortibah stated that the union, which has existed for nearly six decades and represents over 85,000 members nationwide, is exploring both legal and non-legal avenues to protect its mandate.
“We are committed to upholding the principles of the 1992 Constitution and protecting the union’s legacy,” he declared.
Mr. Azortibah emphasized that TEWU is the legally designated body to represent specific staff categories on the governing councils of public universities, a role affirmed by university statutes.
“We commend President John Dramani Mahama and Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu for respecting these provisions by swearing in our legitimate representatives,” he added.
However, the union also raised concerns about alleged support for the breakaway group by some university administrators noting “We strongly condemn such acts and expect strict adherence to the laws governing public universities,” Mr. Azortibah stated.
Backing TEWU’s position, TUC Secretary General Joshua Ansah called the splinter group’s actions illegitimate, affirming that “In some jurisdictions, what is happening would not be entertained. TEWU of TUC has been legally registered for 58 years, and we will support them in fighting this just cause.”
TEWU insists that urgent attention is needed to resolve the matter before it further disrupts peace and representation in the public university space.
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