The Teachers and Educational Workers’ Union (TEWU) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has raised concerns over what it describes as the persistent neglect and unfair treatment of non-teaching staff within Ghana’s education sector.

The Union said non-teaching workers in the Ghana Education Service (GES), public and technical universities and other educational institutions continue to face delayed payments, unfair labour practices, limited career progression, inadequate recognition and poor working conditions.

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In a statement issued on Friday, August 14, 2026, TEWU outlined eight key demands and gave stakeholders a two-week ultimatum to address its concerns.

Among the demands are the payment of outstanding overtime allowances to GES watchmen and security personnel, the resolution of promotion and career progression challenges, and the implementation of responsibility allowances for unit heads.

“By this statement, we are serving two weeks’ notice, effective 14th August 2026, on the various stakeholders, including the Minister of Finance, the Minister of Education, GTEC, university managements and GES Management, to address our concerns accordingly,” TEWU said.

TEWU further noted that the demands were aimed at ensuring that non-teaching staff receive fair treatment and recognition for their contribution to the education system.

The Union also called for the full implementation of its Conditions of Service, increased recruitment of non-teaching staff, and the payment of six months’ arrears on the 5% operational allowance for eligible junior staff in public and technical universities and other institutions.

It further demanded the protection of its representation on University and College of Education Governing Councils and an end to what it described as discrimination against non-teaching staff.

The Union warned that failure to resolve the issues within the stipulated period would compel its members to “advise themselves accordingly”.

TEWU maintained that non-teaching staff are an integral part of Ghana’s education system and should not be treated as an afterthought.

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