Members of the Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) are set to initiate an indefinite nationwide strike starting today, March 9. This decision comes as a response to what the association cites as ongoing delays in implementing their agreed-upon conditions of service.
The industrial action is anticipated to significantly disrupt operations across numerous ministries, departments, agencies, and local government offices, where CLOGSAG members form a substantial part of the workforce.
CLOGSAG leadership emphasizes that the strike reflects their frustration following numerous unsuccessful attempts to engage the government on the issue. Despite a directive from the National Labour Commission urging the association to halt the planned strike and resume negotiations, CLOGSAG has instructed its members to disregard this notice and proceed with the strike. The union argues that the government’s response to their concerns has been inadequate.
Before the strike commenced, Edmund Aquaye, the Public Relations Officer of CLOGSAG, expressed frustration at the lack of formal communication from the government since the announcement of the strike. “Since last Thursday, when we gave the announcement for the strike, the National Executive Council of CLOGSAG has not heard anything from our employer, and therefore, our strike continues. We are urging all members, wherever they are, not to report to work today,” he stated.
