TEWU demands payment of Tier 2 pension arrears

The Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU) has firmly demanded that the government settle their Tier 2 pension arrears, along with accumulated interests, by the end of this month.

This request comes amid frustrations over a six-month delay in pension remittances, which the union argues undermines their financial security as these funds are critical for investment and future returns.

Speaking at the 13th quadrennial national delegates conference in Gomoa Fetteh, TEWU’s General Secretary, Mark Dankyira Korankye, underscored the urgency of the situation.

He emphasized that without these funds being promptly transferred to fund managers, the pensioners’ futures could be at risk, particularly given the already low levels of pension payments in Ghana.

Korankye’s strong statement hinted at potential collective action with other public sector unions if their grievances are not addressed: “We would join hands with other public sector unions and do what unions know what to do.”

The backdrop of this demand is not just financial but also tied to broader issues of workplace safety and staffing within educational institutions.

For instance, Korankye raised concerns about the health risks posed to cooks in senior high schools who use firewood, urging the government to provide safer alternatives.

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Additionally, he advocated for the recruitment of more non-teaching staff to bolster the effectiveness of teaching and learning environments.

As Korankye’s tenure comes to an end, his parting remarks at the conference reflect a strong commitment to not just the immediate financial concerns of TEWU members but also to the overarching conditions that affect educational workers.

The theme of the conference, “Fostering partnership for equitable education delivery in Ghana — The role of TEWU,” further highlights the union’s broader vision for a more equitable educational system in Ghana, emphasizing the crucial role played by non-teaching staff in achieving this goal.

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