HEALTH SERVICE WORKERS UNION (HSWU) LAUNCHES TERTIARY CLUB AT UHAS, HOHOE CAMPUS

Hohoe, Volta Region, Ghana – September 20, 2023

In a move aimed at nurturing the next generation of health professionals and trade unionists, the Health Services Workers’ Union (HSWU) of TUC (Ghana) officially launched the HSWU Tertiary Club at the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS), Hohoe Campus in the Volta Region of Ghana.

The inauguration ceremony, held on September 19, 2023, was attended by esteemed guests, including the Dean of UHAS, Prof. Ekow Baiden, and the 1^st National  Trustee of HSWU, Brother Godfred Oppong Kwakye.

Prof. Ekow Baiden, in his opening remarks, warmly welcomed the Union officials and commended HSWU for bringing the Tertiary Club to UHAS. He emphasized the importance of students’ involvement in the activities undertaken by HSWU within the university, recognizing the value of trade unionism in the education and future careers of the students.

Brother Godfred Oppong Kwakye, the 1^st National Trustee of HSWU, delivered a keynote address outlining the club’s objectives. He reiterated that the HSWU Tertiary Club aims to instill the principles and values of trade unionism among tertiary students while highlighting the benefits of trade unions. Brother Oppong encouraged the students to stay informed about trade union issues, as this knowledge would prove invaluable as they enter the workforce in the future. Brother Richard Moses Appiah, the Regional Industrial Relations Officer also advised the student to be more interested in their pensions when they start work and plan towards it from the first date of employment.

During the inaugural event, the following executives were elected to lead the HSWU Tertiary Club, UHAS Chapter:

Chairman:                    Amehavi Joshua Elorm

Vice Chairperson:      Yvette Akosua Yeboah

Secretary:                     Oteng-Asiedu Juliet

Assistant Secretary: Obeng Gifty

1^st Trustee:                   Imoro Alhassan Baalayel

2^nd Trustee:                 Anpong Gifty

Organizer:                   Ayinor William Kwesi

Brothers Donald Gyimah, National Youth Coordinator and Mawunyo K. Mensah, Volta and Oti Regional Youth Chairman congratulated the maiden executives and advised them to work hard to maintain the Club and make it attractive for more students to join. He then sworn them into their new positions. The newly elected executives pledged their commitment to fostering a vibrant and engaged community within the club, dedicated to championing the interests of UHAS students while promoting the values of the Union.

The Regional IRO of Volta/Oti, HSWU-TUC, the Region Women's Chairperson and  MyLife Insurance Coordinator, visited KRACHI NCHUMURU DHD/ST.  LUKE'S CLINIC Branch of HSWU-TUC to support the branch level election as well as addressing key issues in relation to the union and financial policy issues.

A section of HSWU Youth Council members together with the youth leadership paid a one-day working visit to the office of the Dean of the School of Public Health at UHAS - Hohoe Campus.

This is in line with the formation of HSWU TERTIARY CLUB at UHAS before November 2023. We are grateful to the University especially the Dean together with the HOD of Policy Planning and Management for their splendid receiption during our visit.

The Women's Committee of the Volta Region as part of celebrating International Women's Day visited the "Ho Teaching Hospital". and presented some items to the Neonatal and Intensive Care Unit. The Committee presented 40 pieces of baby court sheet and flip-flops, 40 gallons of HSWU made liquid soap made by the women of the HSWU. 

Soap is very important to modern life and an essential commodity all over the world. It will continue to have demand so long as human beings exist. In light of this, having the knowledge and skill to prepare soap has the greatest ability to help you generate a sustainable income for a long time. Health Services Workers' Union_Ashanti Region, undertook alternative livelihood training to imbue the women with the skill of making liquid soap. this initiative would help members of the Union generate extra income to improve their living standards. We plead that more of such priceless should continue to help more women to generate extra income. Thank you HSWU for this great initiative