The Railway Workers Union of Ghana has suspended its planned strike and peaceful picketing slated for September 30, 2025, after receiving a directive from the National Labour Commission (NLC).
In a letter to the Greater Accra Regional Commander of the Ghana Police Service, the union explained that the NLC had responded to its earlier correspondence dated September 16, 2025, and instructed that the planned action be halted to allow negotiations to take place.
“The Commission has directed that we suspend our intended action and appear for negotiations on September 30, 2025. We remain committed to this process and will honour the directive in good faith,” the union stated.
However, the union warned that if its grievances are not resolved during the talks, it will not hesitate to resume industrial action.
The group had earlier threatened a nationwide strike and peaceful demonstration over 12 months of unpaid salaries and entitlements. Wage arrears dating back to October 2024, they noted, have brought severe financial strain, broken homes, health complications, and disrupted children’s education.
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has thrown its weight behind the railway workers, giving government until September 30 to settle the arrears. TUC General Secretary, Joshua Ansah, emphasized the urgency of the matter, urging authorities to “find any means” to clear the outstanding debt.
Read the full statement below:
Source: Adomonline
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