CLOGSAG Suspends Strike, Workers to Resume March 24
By Tina Moses Sam
The Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) has suspended its nationwide strike following an appeal from the government to allow two weeks for the resolution of outstanding issues.
Speaking at a news conference on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Executive Secretary Isaac Bampoe said members are expected to return to work on March 24, 2026.
“The National Executive Committee of CLOGSAG has considered the government’s 14-day appeal to address concerns relating to our salary structure and conditions of service. EXCO has decided to suspend the nationwide strike. We are instructing our members to resume work by March 24, 2026,” he stated.
Despite calling off the strike, CLOGSAG’s leadership confirmed it would not appear before the National Labour Commission, citing ongoing legal proceedings against the Commission.
The strike which begun on March 9, 2026, was aimed at demanding the full implementation of a memorandum of understanding providing a distinct salary structure for members within the Civil and Local Government Services.
The Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) has been actively involved in recent industrial actions to advocate for better working conditions, improved salaries, and allowances for its members. Here are some key details on their recent strikes:
CLOGSAG called for a strike in early 2023 as part of their protest against unresolved issues related to salary arrears, allowances, and conditions of service.
The strike was aimed at pressuring the government to address their demands, which they argued had been neglected for years, address delay in the payment of salary arrears. They also raised dissatisfaction with the government’s offer on allowances and benefits, poor working conditions and inadequate remuneration relative to the cost of living and discontent over delays in implementing negotiated agreements.
The Ghana government engaged in negotiations with CLOGSAG representatives to resolve the issues.
There have been commitments to pay arrears and review allowances, but disagreements on timelines and scope led to continued tensions.
After negotiations, CLOGSAG suspended the strike to allow further dialogue.
The union indicated willingness to return to work while continuing discussions to resolve remaining issues.
As of the latest updates, CLOGSAG members have resumed work following the suspension.
The union continues to push for the full implementation of agreements and prompt resolution of outstanding issues.
CLOGSAG’s actions are part of broader labor disputes in Ghana’s public sector, involving other unions like the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) and the Ghana Medical Association (GMA).
The strikes highlight ongoing challenges in Ghana’s public sector wage negotiations and funding constraints.
CLOGSAG’s recent strikes have been significant in drawing government attention to the welfare of civil and local government workers. While some issues have been addressed, ongoing negotiations aim to fully resolve their grievances.
