The Teacher and Educational Workers Union Temporarily suspend its Strike

The Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU) has temporarily suspended its nationwide strike, which began over unresolved conditions of service. The decision to halt the industrial action was announced on 1st October to allow further dialogue with government representatives. TEWU leadership explained that the suspension aims to create space for meaningful engagement and negotiation toward addressing members’ long-standing grievances, including salary adjustments and better working conditions. Join us on WhatsApp for more updates https://chat.whatsapp.com/IwYdwerq679JpLNCAQXatL

According to union officials, this move demonstrates TEWU’s commitment to constructive dialogue rather than confrontation. They emphasized that while the strike has been put on hold, the union remains firm in its demand for fair treatment and fulfillment of prior agreements. The leadership has urged members to resume work as discussions continue, warning that failure by the government to show tangible progress could trigger another strike.

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The suspension has been welcomed by stakeholders in the education sector, who view it as an opportunity to prevent further disruptions to academic activities across schools and universities. Both TEWU and government negotiators are expected to reconvene in the coming days to finalize an amicable resolution.