TVET Workers Cease Operations as Union Announces Nationwide Strike Over Unresolved Issues

By Tina Moses Sam
Workers within the Ghana Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Service have commenced a nationwide strike after management failed to implement “concrete and satisfactory measures” to resolve long-standing grievances, according to a notice issued by the GTVET-PSWU Divisional Union.
In a strike directive dated March 13, 2026, Divisional IMC Secretary Seth Botchway instructed all Public Services Workers Union (PSWU) members within the TVET Service to withdraw their services starting Tuesday, March 24.
“All GTVET-PSWU members are directed to lay down their tools and cease work until management takes tangible and satisfactory action to address the numerous concerns raised by our members,” he stated.
The union explained that the industrial action became unavoidable after multiple attempts to engage management proved unsuccessful. It noted that members had raised various issues, some dating back to March 10, but received no adequate response, leading to a breakdown in early resolution efforts.
While the specific grievances were not detailed in the notice, union leaders mentioned that these unresolved issues have persisted for months, adversely affecting staff welfare and working conditions across the TVET system.
They also called on workers to submit any additional concerns so they can be included in ongoing negotiations when dialogue resumes.
Although adopting a firm stance, the union reiterated its willingness to engage in discussions. It urged the Ghana TVET Service to address the unresolved issues “with the urgency and seriousness they deserve” to prevent further disruptions to teaching and administrative activities nationwide.
Members have been advised to remain calm, disciplined, and law-abiding during the strike. The union also warned that any acts of intimidation, coercion, or victimization should be reported immediately to leadership for appropriate action.
Workers within the Ghana Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Service have commenced a nationwide strike after management failed to implement “concrete and satisfactory measures” to resolve long-standing grievances, according to a notice issued by the GTVET-PSWU Divisional Union.

In a strike directive dated March 13, 2026, Divisional IMC Secretary Seth Botchway instructed all Public Services Workers Union (PSWU) members within the TVET Service to withdraw their services starting Tuesday, March 24.
“All GTVET-PSWU members are directed to lay down their tools and cease work until management takes tangible and satisfactory action to address the numerous concerns raised by our members,” he stated.
The union explained that the industrial action became unavoidable after multiple attempts to engage management proved unsuccessful. It noted that members had raised various issues, some dating back to March 10, but received no adequate response, leading to a breakdown in early resolution efforts.
While the specific grievances were not detailed in the notice, union leaders mentioned that these unresolved issues have persisted for months, adversely affecting staff welfare and working conditions across the TVET system.
They also called on workers to submit any additional concerns so they can be included in ongoing negotiations when dialogue resumes.
Although adopting a firm stance, the union reiterated its willingness to engage in discussions. It urged the Ghana TVET Service to address the unresolved issues “with the urgency and seriousness they deserve” to prevent further disruptions to teaching and administrative activities nationwide.
Members have been advised to remain calm, disciplined, and law-abiding during the strike. The union also warned that any acts of intimidation, coercion, or victimization should be reported immediately to leadership for appropriate action.