The Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) has announced a nationwide strike, instructing its members within the Civil Service and Local Government Service to stay at home beginning Monday, March 9, 2026.

In a notice issued on March 5 and signed by its Executive Secretary, Isaac Bampoe Addo, the association said the action follows unresolved concerns between the union and government authorities.

The directive was addressed to the Head of Civil Service, the Head of the Local Government Service, CLOGSAG regional secretaries, and members across the country. It noted that the decision comes after the association had earlier served notice of its intention to embark on industrial action should the outstanding issues remain unresolved.

According to the statement, the union’s National Executive Council (NEC) had considered on February 19, 2026, the possibility of a strike if progress was not made in addressing their concerns.

“As you are aware, the National Executive Council (NEC) of the Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana (CLOGSAG), on Thursday, 19th February, 2026, gave notice of the intention of its members to proceed on an industrial action,” the notice said.

CLOGSAG indicated that with the issues still pending, members in both the Civil Service and Local Government Service are to remain at home from March 9 until further notice.

The association also urged its members nationwide to fully comply with the directive while it continues to pursue engagement with the authorities to resolve the impasse.

Background

The looming strike stems from what CLOGSAG describes as persistent delays in implementing a unique salary structure and improved conditions of service for civil and local government staff.

During its NEC meeting on February 19, the association expressed concern that government officials had failed to respond to multiple reminders from the Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment and the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC).

CLOGSAG noted that earlier assurances to implement the new salary structure—expected to take effect from January 1, 2025—have not been fulfilled.

The association further traced the negotiations back to 2019, revealing that two separate Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) signed with government authorities remain outstanding.

It said the planned industrial action is intended to push for the implementation of the agreements and improved conditions of service for its members.