The Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana (CLOGSAG) is expected to begin a nationwide strike today, Monday, March 9, 2026, barring any last-minute intervention.
The industrial action follows a directive issued by the association on Thursday, March 5, instructing all members within the Civil Service and Local Government Service to stay away from work until further notice.
In a circular addressed to the Head of Civil Service, the Head of Local Government Service, regional secretaries and all members nationwide, the association directed workers to “stay at home until further notice.”
CLOGSAG said the strike has become necessary due to what it described as persistent delays by government in implementing a unique salary structure and improved conditions of service for its members.
The Executive Secretary of CLOGSAG, Isaac Bampoe Addo, explained that negotiations over the proposed salary framework began in 2019 and resulted in two separate Memoranda of Understanding between the association and government representatives.
According to him, government initially agreed to implement the new salary structure from January 1, 2023. However, authorities later requested additional time, pushing the implementation date to January 1, 2025. That deadline has also passed without the agreed changes taking effect.
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 not received a satisfactory response.
Earlier, CLOGSAG 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 labour disputes within the framework of the law.
