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 restored across all institutions nationwide.
In a statement issued in Accra, Management indicated that the strike did not follow established procedures governing industrial action within the public service and fell outside ongoing engagement processes with the appropriate 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.
According to Management, prior engagements had been initiated with the Union’s mother body, which had requested a one-month period to consult its members before further discussions. However, this process was not adhered to before the strike was declared.
A meeting between Management and local PSWU leadership has since resulted in a mutual understanding, with both sides agreeing on a way forward. Management indicated that the outcomes of the discussions will be communicated to staff and the public in due course.
The Service further suggested that some of the concerns raised during the strike were largely individual in nature and did not fully reflect the broader interests of staff, stressing the need for grievances to be addressed through established 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 also expressed appreciation to students, parents, and stakeholders for their patience and cooperation during the period of disruption.
