The Ghana TVET Service (GTVETS) has officially called off the industrial action declared by members of the Local Public Services Workers Union (PSWU), with staff returning to work and normal operations fully restored across all technical and vocational institutions nationwide.
Management explained that the strike did not comply with established public service procedures and directives governing industrial action. It also fell outside ongoing engagement processes between Management and the relevant union structures.
The National Labour Commission (NLC) reinforced this position, stating that the strike violated Section 159 of the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651), and directed the union to end the action and resume work immediately.
Before the strike, GTVETS had engaged the union’s parent body, which had requested one month to consult its members and reconvene. This agreed-upon process, however, was not observed before the strike was declared.
”At a meeting held yesterday between Management and PSWU (local) leadership, it became evident that a number of the concerns raised were largely individualised and did not sufficiently reflect the broader interests of the general staff population. The engagement also reinforced the need to channel grievances through established consultative mechanisms,” he said.
Despite these challenges, both parties engaged constructively and reached a clear understanding on the way forward. Management assured that the outcomes of the meeting would be communicated to staff and the public in due course.
GTVETS reaffirmed its commitment to due process, structured engagement, and fairness in addressing staff concerns, while maintaining its focus on stability and uninterrupted delivery of quality technical and vocational education and training.
The Service also expressed appreciation for the patience and cooperation of students, parents, partners, and the general public throughout the period of industrial action.
