Workers under the Ghana Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Service have begun a nationwide strike after management failed to take “concrete and satisfactory steps” to address long-standing grievances, according to a notice issued by the GTVET-PSWU Divisional Union.

In the strike directive dated March 13, 2026, Divisional IMC Secretary Seth Botchway instructed all members of the Public Services Workers Union (PSWU) within 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 said.

The union maintains that the industrial action became unavoidable after repeated attempts to engage management yielded no results. It noted that members had raised several issues, some dating back to March 10, but said management failed to respond adequately, prompting a breakdown in early resolution efforts.

Although the notice did not detail the specific grievances, union leaders said the outstanding matters have persisted for months, affecting the welfare and working conditions of staff across the TVET system.

They have also asked workers to submit any additional concerns so they can be factored into ongoing negotiations whenever dialogue resumes.

Despite the tough stance, the union stressed that it remains open to discussions.

It urged the Ghana TVET Service to handle the unresolved issues “with the urgency and seriousness they deserve” to avoid further disruption to teaching and administrative work nationwide.

Members have also been cautioned to remain calm, disciplined and law-abiding throughout the strike. The union warned that any intimidation, coercion or victimisation should be reported immediately to leadership for redress.