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With the December 2024 general elections approaching, Ghana is experiencing increased labor unrest as key unions continue to strike. Among them, the Senior Staff Association of Public Universities, the Ghana Association of University Administrators, and the Tertiary Education Workers Union (TEWU) have already halted work over unresolved allowance disputes.
Joining the growing wave of protests is the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG), which plans to resume its strike next week.
This action follows the end of their longest-ever industrial action, with members accusing the government of failing to honor agreements made with them.
CETAG spokesperson, Dominic Owusu, expressed frustration, stating, “It is surprising that the government has gone back to sleep and is dragging its feet on implementing the agreements signed on August 19. Most of the terms have been violated, and if our demands are not met, a full-blown strike will occur next week.”
Adding to the government’s pressure, mortuary workers have also announced plans to strike beginning Thursday, September 26.
Their demands include adequate personal protective equipment, unpaid salary arrears since 2020, financial clearance for the hiring of 500 new mortuary workers, and the promised COVID-19 bonus.
