Workers of the National Identification Authority (NIA) have begun an indefinite strike today, May 13, 2026, following unresolved delays in the implementation of a migration report affecting staff salaries, promotions and job placements.
The action, declared by the Public Services Workers’ Union (PSWU) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), comes after what the union describes as nearly two years of stalled processes despite earlier approvals.
According to the union, the Scheme of Service for NIA staff was approved in July 2024, with the migration exercise beginning in December of the same year.
However, the union says the process has remained incomplete 22 months on, leaving many workers on improper salary scales and without expected promotions.
PSWU General Secretary Bernard Adjei, in an earlier notice addressed to the National Labour Commission (NLC) and NIA management, described the delay as unfair and frustrating for affected staff.
He explained that although management of the Authority has engaged stakeholders and provided assurances over time, those discussions have not translated into action.
“We have consistently engaged management and all relevant stakeholders to resolve this matter, but the necessary approvals for implementation have not been granted,” the union noted.
The PSWU further warned that the continued delay risks disrupting industrial harmony within the Authority. Workers say the migration exercise is essential to properly align salaries, positions and career progression with qualifications, experience and job responsibilities.
The union said the decision to embark on strike followed extensive internal consultations, leaving leadership with no option but to proceed. It has therefore insisted that unless the migration report is implemented, the industrial action will continue without further notice.
Copies of the strike notice were sent to the Ministry of Finance, the National Security Coordinator, the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission and PSWU-NIA divisional leadership.
The strike is expected to significantly affect the operations of the NIA, which is responsible for issuing the Ghana Card and managing the national identity database.
Read the full statement below:
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