The Minister of Labour, Jobs and Employment, Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, is appealing for calm as tensions rise between the government and the Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) over a looming nationwide strike.

CLOGSAG has announced plans to embark on industrial action from March 9, 2026, citing prolonged delays in the implementation of its unique salary structure and other conditions of service.

Labour minister engages CLOGSAG on strike resolution

The threat of a strike has sparked concerns about potential disruptions to public services across the country.

Speaking to Citi News, Dr Pelpuo acknowledged the frustrations of the association but stressed that the government is actively engaging its leadership to find a solution.

“They have been pursuing this, and we have been listening to them as well. Except that economic decisions are not taken at the spur of the moment.

"It is normally a process, and in that, you consider all the factors that come to define the economy. I have had some discussions with the Minister of Finance, it is something we take seriously,” he said.

The minister admitted that news of the intended strike came as a surprise to the government, especially at a time when discussions are ongoing.

“This strike has taken us by surprise. I will urge them not to go on strike but to believe the promise we made to get them what they want.

“It will be worked on so we don’t have a situation where people stay at home to achieve an objective that can be achieved without staying at home,” he said.

CLOGSAG declares nationwide strike from March 9

With the March 9 deadline fast approaching, attention now turns to whether dialogue between the government and CLOGSAG will yield a compromise, or whether public sector offices across the country will fall silent in protest.

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