The Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana (CLOGSAG) has called off its industrial action following a successful meeting with government representatives.
The association on July 3, 2024 declared an indefinite strike due to the Government’s failure to implement a new salary structure for the association’s members.
In a statement, CLOGSAG indicated that the decision to call off the strike comes after it has engaged with the Office of the Senior Presidential Adviser, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations (MELR), and the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) on Friday, July 12, 2024.
The statement added that both parties demonstrated a commitment to resolving outstanding issues related to the salary structure for civil service and local government staff.
“The Government of Ghana represented by the Office of the Senior Presidential Adviser, the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations (MELR) and Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) on one hand, and the Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana (CLOGSAG) on the other hand met on 12th July, 7024.
“The parties showed commitment towards the resolution of pertinent issues relating to the salary structure for the Staff of the Civil Service and the Local Government Service”.
According to CLOGSAG, the government has assured that the finalisation of the salary structure process will be completed by October 31, 2024, and implemented effective January 1, 2025.
Based on this agreement, CLOGSAG has agreed to call off the strike with immediate effect.
Find the full statement below;
