By Kingsley Mamore, GNA
Dambai (O/R), March 10, GNA- The indefinite strike by the Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) in the Oti Region has entered its second day, with no signs of resolution in sight.
The strike, which began on March 9th, has paralysed activities in the region with residents expressing their support for the striking workers.
A visit by the Ghana News Agency (GNA) to the Oti Regional Coordinating Council (ORCC) and the Krachi East Municipal Assembly, revealed that the red bands tied around the entrances were still in place, indicating the industrial action was ongoing.
Mr Joseph Atango, the Oti Regional Secretary for CLOGSAG, explained that the strike was over the non-implementation of a salary structure agreed upon in 2022.
He expressed frustration with the government’s slow progress in resolving the issue, saying “We are not asking for anything unreasonable, just the implementation of an agreement that was reached in 2022.”
Mr Atango explained that the association had been patient and had given the government enough time to address the issue, but the lack of progress has left them with no choice but to take drastic action.
Mr Atango said the Association met with authorities last year and they were assured that everything was at the Ministry of Finance and implementation was imminent.
However, when they followed up this year, they were told that their documents were missing and they needed to start the process again. “This is unacceptable and we will not stand for it,” he added.
The Association is demanding that the government honour the agreement and implement the salary structure without further delay.
The strike is affecting various departments, including the Municipal and District Assemblies, and is expected to have a significant impact on the region’s development projects and service delivery.
Some residents have expressed their support for the striking workers, calling on the government to urgently address the issue to prevent further disruptions.
GNA
Edited by Maxwell Awumah/ Christabel Addo