The Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) has announced a nationwide strike set to commence on Wednesday, July 3, 2024.
The association’s decision stems from the government’s failure to implement a new salary structure approved by the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission, despite a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) being reached one and a half years ago.
In a press briefing, CLOGSAG‘s Executive Secretary, Isaac Bampoe Addo, urged all members to adhere to the strike directive until their demands are met by the government.
“Indicating our intentions to proceed on a nationwide strike if the new salary structure for the staff of the civil service and local government service is not implemented, we hereby declare a nationwide strike with effect from Wednesday, July 3, 2024,” Addo stated.
He further directed all civil service and local government service staff to refrain from reporting to work until further notice. Additionally, all CLOGSAG secretarial offices are to remain closed during the strike period.
“All staff of the civil service and local government service are to stay away from work until further notice. Similarly, all CLOGSAG secretarial offices must be closed. Kindly take note and comply accordingly,” Addo emphasized.
The association has expressed its frustration over the prolonged delay in implementing the new salary structure, which was intended to improve the remuneration of civil and local government staff.
The approved structure was expected to address longstanding discrepancies and ensure fair wages for the workers.
