Accra, Feb. 19, – The Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana (CLOGSAG) has declared an indefinite nationwide strike effective March 9, 2026, citing government's failure to implement a negotiated unique salary structure and conditions of service.
Mr Isaac Bampoe Addo, CLOGSAG Executive Secretary, announced the decision following a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting during a press conference in Accra. The Association represents thousands of workers across the Civil Service and Local Government Service.
"The strike will proceed unless government demonstrates good intentions before March 9," Mr Addo warned.
Negotiations spanning since 2019 produced two Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs). Government initially committed to implementation from January 1, 2023, later revised to January 1, 2025.
"Come January 1, 2025, nothing happened. Promises upon promises," Mr Addo lamented, noting repeated reminders to Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment and Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) yielded no results.
"We have finished negotiations. This is implementation," he stressed, holding government accountable for signed agreements without targeting specific officials.
CLOGSAG has formally notified the National Labour Commission (NLC) of the industrial action. From March 9, members across district assemblies, ministries, and agencies will "stay at home" until government honours commitments.
The strike threat escalates public sector labour tensions amid ongoing cocoa sector reforms and fiscal consolidation measures.
GHBUSS
19 Feb. 2026
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