The Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana is expected to begin a nationwide strike today, Monday, March 9, 2026, over what it describes as the government’s continued delay in implementing a special salary structure and improved working conditions for its members.
According to the association, the decision to embark on industrial action follows years of unsuccessful engagements with authorities on the issue.
The Executive Secretary of CLOGSAG, Isaac Bampoe Addo, said negotiations on the proposed salary framework started in 2019 and led to the signing of two separate Memoranda of Understanding between the union and government representatives.
Under the agreements, the government initially committed to introducing the new salary structure from January 1, 2023. However, the implementation date was later postponed after authorities requested additional time, moving the deadline to January 1, 2025.
CLOGSAG says that deadline has also passed without the promised adjustments being implemented, prompting the union to take further action.
However, the National Labour Commission has described the planned strike as illegal and has directed the leadership of the association to appear before it on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. to address the matter.
The Commission said it remains committed to promoting peaceful industrial relations and resolving labour disputes through lawful processes.
Source: Wesleyannews.com
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