The Ghana TVET Service (GTVETS) has announced the end of the industrial action by members of the Local Public Services Workers Union (PSWU), with staff returning to their posts and normal operations fully restored across all TVET institutions and offices nationwide.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, March 24, GTVETS stated that the strike did not follow the established procedures for industrial action within the public service and fell outside ongoing engagement processes between management and union structures.

The National Labour Commission (NLC) also intervened, noting that the industrial action was “in contravention of Section 159 of the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651),” and directed the Union to call off the strike and resume work.

Management explained that prior to the strike notice, it had engaged the union’s mother body, which requested a one-month period to consult its members with a commitment to reconvene thereafter. This agreed process, however, was not observed before the strike was declared.

During a meeting held between Management and PSWU leadership, GTVETS said it became clear that “a number of the concerns raised were largely individualised and did not sufficiently reflect the broader interests of the general staff population.”

The meeting also reinforced “the need to channel grievances through established consultative mechanisms.”

Despite these issues, both parties engaged in constructive discussions and reached a clear understanding on the way forward. Management confirmed that “the outcomes of the meeting will be communicated to staff and the general public in due course.”

GTVETS reiterated its commitment to due process, structured engagement, and fairness in addressing staff concerns, while ensuring the uninterrupted delivery of quality technical and vocational education and training.

The Service also expressed appreciation to students, parents, partners, and the general public for their patience and cooperation during the period of industrial action.