TEWU-GH Set to Commence Strike Today
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Background and Demands
The Chairman of TEWU-GH, Sulemana Abdul Rahman, emphasized that the core grievances revolve around the inadequate disbursement of entitlements for their retired members and active service personnel. Specifically, concerns were raised about the non-receipt of the lump sum due to retired members on pensions, as well as the unfulfilled allowances for those currently in active service.
Moreover, he outlined that the strike would unfold in stages, with certain essential personnel such as security personnel, drivers, and select secretaries initially refraining from participating. However, he cautioned that if the situation persisted, all members would eventually join the industrial action, potentially causing a widespread disruption in university operations.
Rahman clarified that the union's decision to escalate the strike is contingent on the government's response. He stressed that while they preferred to avoid such actions, the persistent disregard for their concerns left them with no alternative but to heed the voice of their members by laying down their tools.
Additionally, Rahman conveyed their openness to dialogue, affirming that if the government were to engage in meaningful negotiations and address their grievances, TEWU-GH would be willing to reconsider and call off the strike.
Background and Demands
The Chairman of TEWU-GH, Sulemana Abdul Rahman, emphasized that the core grievances revolve around the inadequate disbursement of entitlements for their retired members and active service personnel. Specifically, concerns were raised about the non-receipt of the lump sum due to retired members on pensions, as well as the unfulfilled allowances for those currently in active service.
Impact and Scope of the Industrial Action
Speaking to JoyNews on January 30, Rahman highlighted that approximately 10,000 members from public universities will withhold their services, signaling a significant disruption in educational institutions across the country. He noted that while other unions like GAWU and SSA-SoG have already declared strikes, TEWU-GH members' continued presence at their workplaces somewhat concealed the true magnitude of their discontent.
Rahman emphasized, "From tomorrow, the whole country will know whether we are on strike or not because we are still at the workplace, which is why people were not seeing the seriousness. The government has not felt the heat."
Speaking to JoyNews on January 30, Rahman highlighted that approximately 10,000 members from public universities will withhold their services, signaling a significant disruption in educational institutions across the country. He noted that while other unions like GAWU and SSA-SoG have already declared strikes, TEWU-GH members' continued presence at their workplaces somewhat concealed the true magnitude of their discontent.
Rahman emphasized, "From tomorrow, the whole country will know whether we are on strike or not because we are still at the workplace, which is why people were not seeing the seriousness. The government has not felt the heat."
Moreover, he outlined that the strike would unfold in stages, with certain essential personnel such as security personnel, drivers, and select secretaries initially refraining from participating. However, he cautioned that if the situation persisted, all members would eventually join the industrial action, potentially causing a widespread disruption in university operations.
Rahman clarified that the union's decision to escalate the strike is contingent on the government's response. He stressed that while they preferred to avoid such actions, the persistent disregard for their concerns left them with no alternative but to heed the voice of their members by laying down their tools.
Additionally, Rahman conveyed their openness to dialogue, affirming that if the government were to engage in meaningful negotiations and address their grievances, TEWU-GH would be willing to reconsider and call off the strike.
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