The National Labour Commission has directed the Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana to withdraw its planned
nationwide strike, stating that the industrial action does not comply with Ghana’s labour laws.
In a statement issued in March 2026, the Commission said it had become aware through media reports that CLOGSAG intended to begin a nationwide strike on Monday. However, it noted that the association did not follow the legally required procedures before announcing the action.
According to the Commission, the planned strike violates provisions of the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651), which sets out the rules governing industrial actions in the country.
The NLC explained that the law requires any group intending to embark on a strike to provide at least seven days’ notice to both the opposing party and the Commission. The strike can only proceed after the notice period has expired and if the Commission has not intervened to address the dispute.
However, the Commission indicated that CLOGSAG did not meet these requirements before declaring the strike, making the planned action unlawful.
As a result, the NLC has instructed the association to immediately rescind its decision to proceed with the industrial action.
The Commission has also invited the parties involved in the dispute to appear before it on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 2:00 PM to resolve the matter.
The NLC reiterated its commitment to promoting peaceful labour relations and ensuring that industrial disputes in the country are resolved in accordance with established legal procedures.
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