Labour Consultant Austin Gamey has expressed disapproval of the ongoing nationwide strike by pre-tertiary teacher unions in Ghana, even as negotiations with the government continue. Gamey argues that maintaining the strike during active talks is counterproductive, likening it to negotiating while restraining the opposing party. The teacher unions initiated the strike over unresolved concerns regarding their conditions of service. The strike action is impacting education across Ghana, affecting students and parents nationwide. Gamey’s statement highlights the tension between demonstrating strength through industrial action and maintaining a conducive environment for productive dialogue. He believes a suspension of the strike could facilitate more effective negotiations and a quicker resolution to the dispute. The ongoing situation presents a challenge for both the teacher unions and the Ghanaian government.