NLC orders CLOGSAG to call off planned strike

The National Labour Commission (NLC) has stepped in to stop the Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) from proceeding with its planned nationwide strike.

The industrial action was scheduled to begin on Monday, March 9, 2026.

CLOGSAG had announced the industrial action on 5th March 2026, pointing to delays in implementing a revised salary structure and concerns over working conditions for civil and local government staff. The union instructed its members to stay home until further notice, saying government agencies had repeatedly postponed the implementation of a new pay framework that was originally due on 1st January 2025.

The issues have reportedly been under negotiation since 2019, with two Memoranda of Understanding signed between the government and the union. Despite these agreements, CLOGSAG claims that none of the promised changes have been implemented, prompting the planned strike to press the government into action.

However, the NLC says the union failed to meet the legal requirements for industrial action under the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651). According to the Commission, “Sections 159 and 160 of the Labour Act clearly require that a party planning a strike must serve seven days’ notice to both the other party and the Commission. CLOGSAG did not observe this procedure, making the planned strike unlawful.”

The Commission has called on representatives from CLOGSAG and relevant government bodies to appear before it on Wednesday, 11th March 2026, at 2:00 pm. The NLC emphasized its role in ensuring that disputes are resolved through dialogue and legal processes rather than through industrial action.

In its statement, the Commission also stressed the importance of maintaining uninterrupted public service delivery. It urged both the union and government officials to engage in constructive discussions and find solutions that address the concerns of workers without disrupting operations in the civil and local government sectors.

The NLC concluded by reaffirming its commitment to fostering a stable and harmonious industrial relations environment, encouraging all parties to prioritize negotiation, compliance with the law, and peaceful resolution of conflicts.