The Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) paused its statewide protest after the government requested more time to address concerns about salaries and working conditions.
The decision came at a meeting of the association’s National Executive Committee (EXECO) on March 17, during which members voted to pause the industrial action for two weeks to allow for additional negotiations.
At a news conference, CLOGSAG’s Executive Secretary, Isaac Bampoe Addo, claimed the decision was in response to the government’s request for a 14-day timeframe to end the standoff.
“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.
The group reaffirmed in a different statement that the interim suspension was meant to provide room for a peaceful resolution of the conflict, which focuses on putting into effect a memorandum of understanding on a unique pay structure for its members.
“EXECO on 17th March, 2026 reviewed the appeal by Government to call off the nationwide strike action and allow Government fourteen (14) days to come to an amicable resolution of the issues with the Salary Structure and Conditions of Service of members of CLOGSAG’,” the statement stated.
As a result, “EXECO has suspended the Nationwide Strike.”
As a result, the group has directed all of its members across the country to return to work on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, restoring public services that have been affected since the strike began on March 9.
“All members of CLOGSAG are to report to work by Tuesday, March 24th, 2026,” the statement said.
Despite stopping the strike, CLOGSAG stated that it will not appear before the National Labour Commission, citing ongoing legal proceedings against the organization.
The development is likely to relieve pressure on public service delivery as the government and the association continue to negotiate unresolved concerns.
Source: newsthemegh.com