The National Labour Commission has intervened in the planned nationwide strike by the Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana (CLOGSAG), declaring the action illegal and summoning the union for mediation.
In a press release issued on Thursday, March 5, 2026, the Commission cited CLOGSAG’s failure to comply with the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651), which requires that any party intending to take industrial action provide at least seven days’ notice to both the opposing party and the Commission.
“The declaration of strike by CLOGSAG constitutes an illegality under the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651),” the statement said, noting that strike action is only allowed after the seven-day notice period has expired and no intervention has been made under Section 161 of the Act.
The Commission has called on the union to appear before it on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 2:00 pm to discuss the matter. It emphasised its commitment to maintaining peaceful industrial relations and resolving disputes within the framework of the law.
CLOGSAG had previously instructed its members to withdraw services nationwide starting Monday, March 9, 2026, to protest the government’s failure to implement a unique salary structure and improve conditions of service.
The union maintains that negotiations on these issues began in 2019 and produced two separate Memoranda of Understanding with government representatives, but deadlines for implementation have passed without any action.
Isaac Bampoe Addo, Executive Secretary of CLOGSAG, told the media that the strike was intended to compel government to honour its longstanding commitments.
“Stay at home with effect from Monday, 9th March, 2026, until further notice,” the union’s circular instructed members.
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