Barring any last-minute change, the Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana (CLOGSAG) is expected to commence a nationwide strike today, Monday, March 9, 2026.
The decision follows a directive issued on Thursday, March 5, 2026, instructing all members within the Civil Service and Local Government Service to stay away from work until further notice.
The circular, addressed to the Head of Civil Service, the Head of Local Government Service, regional secretaries, and all members of the association across the country, simply instructed: “Stay at home until further notice.”
According to the association, the strike action has become necessary due to what it describes as persistent delays by government in implementing a unique salary structure and improved conditions of service for workers within the civil and local government sectors.
The Executive Secretary of CLOGSAG, Isaac Bampoe Addo, explained that negotiations on the proposed salary framework began in 2019 and resulted in two separate Memoranda of Understanding between the association and government representatives.
Under the agreement, government initially committed to implementing the new salary structure from January 1, 2023. However, authorities later requested additional time, pushing the implementation date to January 1, 2025. That deadline also passed without the agreed changes being implemented.
Mr. Bampoe Addo said the association had written several letters to the Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment and the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission requesting action but had yet to receive a satisfactory response.
CLOGSAG earlier notified the National Labour Commission (NLC) of its intention to embark on industrial action following a National Executive Council meeting held on February 19.
The association said the government was given nearly three weeks to demonstrate what Mr. Bampoe Addo described as “good intentions” before the strike took effect.
However, the National Labour Commission has described the strike as illegal and has directed the union to appear before it on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. to discuss the matter.
The Commission emphasised its commitment to maintaining peaceful industrial relations and resolving disputes within the framework of the law.
Source: adomonline.com
