Report By: Ishmael Barfi
Accra, Ghana – The government is facing mounting pressure from the Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana (CLOGSAG), which has threatened to embark on a nationwide strike over delayed implementation of a unique salary structure and other conditions of service for civil and local government staff. This threat comes after years of negotiations, with CLOGSAG citing a lack of response from the government despite repeated reminders.
The association’s National Executive Council (NEC) made this decision after reviewing the state of negotiations, which began in 2019 and led to the signing of two separate Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs).
According to CLOGSAG’s Executive Secretary, Isaac Bampoe Addo, despite reminders to the Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment and the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission, there has been no response or engagement from the government.
“The association feels taken for granted and is pushing for better conditions of service for its members,” Addo stated. The proposed strike, set to begin on March 9, 2026, is expected to affect various sectors, including education, health, and local government services, among others. This could potentially disrupt essential services and impact the livelihoods of many Ghanaians.
CLOGSAG is urging the government to take immediate action to address their concerns and avoid a nationwide strike. The outcome of this standoff is being closely watched by stakeholders, with many calling on the government to prioritize the welfare of its employees.
The association’s demands include the implementation of a unique salary structure, which would bring their salaries in line with those of other public sector workers, as well as improved conditions of service, including better allowances and benefits.
The government’s delay in implementing these measures has been attributed to various factors, including budget constraints and bureaucratic red tape. However, CLOGSAG argues that these excuses are no longer acceptable, given the prolonged nature of the negotiations.
As the deadline for the strike approaches, all eyes are on the government to see whether they will take concrete steps to address the concerns of CLOGSAG and its members.
Source: www.thenewindependentonline.com
