The Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana (CLOGSAG) has declared an indefinite nationwide strike beginning Monday, March 9, 2026, signaling a major disruption to public administration across the country.
In a circular signed by Executive Secretary Isaac Bampoe Addo on March 5, 2026, the association directed all civil and local government employees to stay away from work “until further notice,” citing prolonged government delays in implementing a long-promised salary structure and improved conditions of service.
Negotiations between CLOGSAG and government representatives date back to 2019, resulting in two Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs). The government initially pledged to implement the new salary structure from January 1, 2023, then delayed to January 1, 2025 — a deadline that has also passed without action.
“Promises upon promises, the government has not been able to fulfill its commitments,” Mr. Addo said at a February 19 press conference, donning red attire to underscore the association’s frustration and resolve.
Despite multiple reminders sent to the Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment and the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission, CLOGSAG says there has been no satisfactory response. “We have finished the negotiation. It is implementation,” Mr. Addo stressed.
Ahead of the strike, Minister of Labour, Jobs and Employment Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo intervened, urging members to “believe the promise” and calling for a delay. However, CLOGSAG confirmed the strike would proceed as planned.
The strike threatens to stall operations across the civil service and local government offices, particularly affecting district assemblies and frontline public services nationwide.
