The Ghana TVET Service (GTVETS) has announced the suspension of the industrial action by members of the Public Services Workers Union (PSWU), with staff returning to work and normal operations resuming across all institutions nationwide.
In a statement issued in Accra, GTVETS management said the strike did not comply with established procedures for industrial action within the public service and fell outside ongoing engagement processes with the relevant union structures.
The Service noted that the National Labour Commission had declared the strike illegal, citing a breach of Section 159 of the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651), and subsequently directed the union to call off the action and resume work.
Management explained that prior consultations had been initiated with the union’s parent body, which requested a one-month period to consult its members before further discussions. However, the strike was declared before this process was completed.
Following a meeting between GTVETS management and the local PSWU leadership, both parties reached a mutual understanding and agreed on a way forward. Management said the outcomes of these discussions will be communicated to staff and the public in due course.
The Service also noted that some of the concerns raised during the strike were largely individual in nature and did not fully reflect the broader interests of staff, emphasizing the need for grievances to be addressed through proper channels.
GTVETS reaffirmed its commitment to due process, fairness, and structured engagement while assuring the public of its focus on maintaining stability and delivering quality technical and vocational education. Management further expressed appreciation to students, parents, and stakeholders for their patience and cooperation during the disruption.
