Public services to resume as CLOGSAG halts strike for two weeks

The Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) has suspended its nationwide strike after the government appealed for more time to address concerns over salaries and conditions of service.

The decision follows a meeting of the association’s National Executive Committee (EXECO) on March 17, during which members agreed to halt the industrial action for two weeks to allow for further negotiations.

Speaking at a news conference, the Executive Secretary of CLOGSAG, Isaac Bampoe Addo, said the move was in response to a government request for a 14-day window to resolve the impasse.

“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.

In a separate statement, the association reiterated that the temporary suspension was intended to create space for an amicable settlement of the dispute, which centres on the implementation of a memorandum of understanding on a distinct salary 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 said. “EXECO, therefore, has suspended the Nationwide Strike.”

The association has consequently directed all its members across the country to return to work from Tuesday, March 24, 2026, restoring public services that had been disrupted since the strike began on March 9.

“All members of CLOGSAG are to report to work by Tuesday, 24th March, 2026,” the statement added.

Despite suspending the strike, CLOGSAG maintained that it would not appear before the National Labour Commission, citing ongoing legal action against the Commission.

The development is expected to ease pressure on public service delivery, while negotiations continue between the government and the association over the outstanding issues.