By Daniel Agbesi Latsu, GNA
Kadjebi (O/R), April 16, GNA – Mr Francis Apawu, Oti Regional Chairman of the Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana (CLOGSAG), has disclosed that the Association’s leadership has engaged the government over the prolonged delay in implementing a new salary structure and improved conditions of service.
This followed the expiration of a two-week ultimatum.
Mr Apawu made this known during a meeting with members of the Association at Kadjebi in the Oti Region.
He indicated that the National Executive Council (NEC) had held discussions with government representatives and expressed optimism about a positive outcome.
Providing background to the strike, he noted that negotiations on improved conditions of service had been ongoing since 2019.
Mr Apawu said implementation of the new structure, initially scheduled for January 1, 2023, was postponed to January 2025, but with no action taken by March 2026, prompting the strike.
According to him, the government had acknowledged the concerns raised by the Association and assured that a favourable response would be communicated in due course.
He emphasised that the welfare of CLOGSAG members remained a top priority for the NEC and assured members that all necessary steps were being taken to secure improved conditions of service.
Mr Apawu urged members to remain calm and united while leadership continues engagement with the government to achieve the desired results.
The meeting formed part of efforts by the Association’s leadership to update members on ongoing negotiations and reaffirm its commitment to protecting their interests.
Mr Gideon Klu, Kadjebi CLOGSAG Chairman, speaking on behalf of members, commended the NEC for its efforts and urged it to continue working to ensure that members enjoy improved salaries and benefits comparable to those of other unions.
The NEC of CLOGSAG, in a letter dated March 5, 2026, titled “Declaration of Nationwide Strike,” directed all members to stay off work effective Monday, March 9, after government failed to meet the Association’s demands.
In a subsequent letter dated March 17, 2026, the NEC instructed members nationwide to resume work while giving the government a two-week ultimatum to address their concerns.
GNA
Edited by Maxwell Awumah/Linda Asante Agyei