Workers under the Ghana Technical and Vocational Education and Training Service have begun a nationwide strike following what they describe as management’s failure to take “concrete and satisfactory steps” to address long-standing concerns.
In a directive dated March 13, 2026, Divisional IMC Secretary Seth Botchway instructed all members of the Public Services Workers Union under the TVET Service to withdraw their services effective Tuesday, March 24.
“All GTVETS–PSWU members…are directed to lay down their tools and withdraw their services until management takes concrete and satisfactory steps to address the numerous concerns raised by the members,” he stated.
The union said the strike became inevitable after several attempts to engage management failed to yield results. It noted that issues raised by members, some dating back to March 10, were not adequately addressed, leading to a breakdown in dialogue.
Although specific grievances were not outlined, union leaders indicated that the concerns have persisted for months, affecting the welfare and working conditions of staff across the TVET system.
They have also called on members to submit additional concerns to be included in future negotiations when dialogue resumes.
Despite the industrial action, the union says it remains open to engagement and has urged management to treat the outstanding issues with urgency to prevent further disruption to teaching and administrative activities nationwide.
Workers have been advised to remain calm, disciplined, and law-abiding throughout the strike, while reporting any cases of intimidation, coercion, or victimisation to union leadership.
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