The Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU) has called on the new government to address what it describes as the abuse of public universities’ governing councils by those in charge.
In a New Year message issued on Tuesday, January 14, by the union’s General Secretary, Brother King James Azortibah, he alleged that some management officers at various public universities have been violating the laws governing the establishment of boards and councils in these institutions.
“The statutes and acts establishing public universities are clear on the composition of the governing councils, particularly with regard to TEWU of TUC (Ghana) representation. However, in recent times, some senior management officers at public universities have blatantly violated the provisions concerning the governing councils, particularly in cases involving TEWU of TUC (Ghana) representatives,” Azortibah stated.
The union stressed that such actions are detrimental to its progress and only lead to the formation of splinter unions. “The agenda of some institutional heads in public universities is geared towards promoting the formation of splinter unions, under the guise of freedom of association and a pluralist labour environment. These actions are a clear violation of the labour law,” he added.
Despite efforts to address these issues, Mr Azortibah claimed that top officials have ignored the concerns raised and continued to engage in what he called illegal actions. “Even when attention has been drawn to such abuses, the top management officers continue to engage in the illegal practice of trying to appoint people other than TEWU of TUC (Ghana) representatives to the councils. TEWU of TUC (Ghana) expects the new government to denounce these actions and urge the relevant state agencies to hold such officers accountable,” he said.
The union has called on the new government to promote “constructive dialogue and engagement” as the foundation for labour-government relations. Mr Azortibah also urged union members to remain steadfast in their service delivery despite the challenges.
Latest Stories
-
NPP to open 2028 flagbearer nominations on July 29
11 minutes -
NDC opens nominations for Akwatia parliamentary primaries on July 28
1 hour -
Guinness Ghana DJ Awards opened new doors for my career – DJ Pho
2 hours -
Mohammed Sukparu commits to advancing Ghana’s Artificial Intelligence agenda
2 hours -
‘What is coding?’ – Question raises eyebrows during Deputy Communication Minister-nominee’s hearing
2 hours -
WAFCON 2024: Ghana’s Black Queens claim third-place after penalty win over South Africa
2 hours -
Ghana celebrates 100-year-old WWII veteran Joseph Ashitey Hammond
3 hours -
Measures announced in Mid-Year Budget Review fully in line with programme objectives – IMF
3 hours -
This Saturday on Newsfile: AG drops charges in uniBank trial, Aud-General’s report, and Mid-Year Budget Review
3 hours -
Parliament passes Road Maintenance Trust Fund Bill
4 hours -
Heavy security deployed at Manhyia Palace following Asawase shootings
4 hours -
Kumawu MP Ernest Anim urges Parliament to act on crisis in Ghana’s prisons
4 hours -
Kumawu MP decries ‘Inhumane’ feeding rate in Ghana’s prisons
5 hours -
Mahama appeals for calm in Nkwanta, condemns recent killings
6 hours -
Ghana Career and Migration Fair 2025 launched to prepare youth for the future of work
6 hours