The Teacher and Educational Workers Union (TEWU) has issued a stern warning of potential industrial action in response to unresolved issues concerning their allowances.

The Union is dissatisfied with the government's failure to address outstanding arrears related to their professional development allowances.

In a release dated August 1, 2023, and signed by the General Secretary, Mark Dankyira Korankye, TEWU called on the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission to expedite negotiations and settle the allowance payments by August 4, 2023.

The Union emphasized its disappointment with the handling of the negotiation process by the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission.

They expressed frustration over the lack of progress and assert that if the Commission does not meet the specified deadline of August 7, 2023, for completing the negotiations and ensuring payment by November 2023, they will take appropriate action.

The threat of industrial action looms, and TEWU warns that if their concerns are not addressed promptly, aggrieved members of the Teachers and Educational Workers’ Union of TUC (GH) may resort to taking action.

“At a meeting held by the TEWU of TUC (GH) Management Committee on 26th July, 2023, the meeting resolved that the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission should be given up to 7th August, 2023 to complete the negotiation for the payment of the allowance by November, 2023.

“Therefore, if the Commission fails to complete the negotiation by 7th August, 2023, leadership of the Union should not be blamed for any action that may be taken by aggrieved members of the Teachers and Educational Workers’ Union of TUC (GH),” portions of the release indicated.