The Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) has declared a nationwide strike, directing all its members across the country to stay away from work starting Monday.
The decision, announced by the leadership of the association, follows what it describes as the government’s failure to address long-standing concerns raised by the union regarding conditions of service and leadership issues within the Civil Service.
In a statement issued after an emergency meeting, CLOGSAG said the strike action is intended to press home its demands and compel authorities to take urgent steps to resolve the matters affecting its members.
According to the association, all members working in ministries, departments, agencies and local government offices are expected to comply fully with the directive and remain at home until further notice.
CLOGSAG stressed that the strike will continue indefinitely until the government responds satisfactorily to its demands. The association noted that previous engagements with the authorities had not yielded the expected results, leaving the union with no option but to resort to industrial action.
Leadership of the union urged members to remain united and disciplined throughout the period of the strike, assuring them that the action is in their collective interest.
The association also called on the government to act swiftly to prevent prolonged disruption of services within the civil and local government sectors.
The strike is expected to affect the operations of several public institutions, as CLOGSAG represents a significant portion of workers within Ghana’s civil service and local government structures.
Further updates are expected as negotiations between the government and the union unfold in the coming days.
