Accra: Members of the Ghana TVET Service (GTVETS) local union of the Public Services Workers Union (PSWU) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) have called off their strike action.
According to Ghana News Agency, the decision followed a directive from the management of the Ghana TVET, which stated that the strike action did not comply with established procedures and directives governing industrial action within the public service.
The management of Ghana TVET emphasized that the industrial action was not aligned with ongoing engagement processes between management and the appropriate union structures. A statement released by the Corporate Affairs and Communication Unit of GTVET, and shared with the Ghana News Agency, highlighted that the National Labour Commission (NLC) reinforced this position. The NLC indicated that the strike action contravened section 159 of the Labour Act 2003 (Act 651), thereby directing the union to call off the strike and resume work.
The statement clarified that management had engaged with the mother union prior to the strike notice, during which the union requested a one-month period to consult its members with a commitment to reconvene afterward. This agreed process, however, was not followed before the declaration of the strike.
During a meeting held on Tuesday, March 24, between management and PSWU (local) leadership, it was revealed that many concerns raised were individual-specific and did not reflect the broader interests of the general staff population. The engagement further emphasized the importance of addressing grievances through established consultative mechanisms.
Despite the concerns, both parties engaged in constructive discussions and reached a clear understanding on the way forward. The outcomes of the meeting will be communicated to staff and the public in due course. The statement reaffirmed management's commitment to due process, structured engagement, and fairness in addressing staff concerns. The Service remains focused on maintaining stability and ensuring the uninterrupted delivery of quality technical and vocational education and training.