Workers at the National Identification Authority(NIA) have declared that they will begin an indefinite strike on May 13, 2026.
They are protesting long delays in implementing a migration report that affects salaries, promotions, and staff placements.
The Public Services Workers’ Union (PSWU) under the Trades Union Congress (Ghana) issued a notice on May 6, 2026, blaming the Ministry of Finance for what it called an “undue delay” in approving the final stage of the process.
According to the union, authorities approved the Scheme of Service for NIA staff in July 2024. This approval allowed the migration exercise to begin in December 2024.
However, workers say the process has still not been completed nearly two years later.
The union explained that many staff members continue to miss out on proper salaries and promotions because of the delay.
“In our estimation, this process has been unduly delayed, thereby denying staff the right placement, corresponding salary, and outstanding promotion, among others,” said PSWU General Secretary Bernard Adjei in a letter addressed to the National Labour Commission and NIA management.
PSWU acknowledged that NIA management has held several discussions with stakeholders and given assurances to resolve the issue.
However, the union said those efforts have not produced any meaningful outcome.
“We have effectively followed through on this migration exercise and consistently engaged with Management and all relevant stakeholders to swiftly resolve this matter. However, all efforts to obtain the necessary attention on this critical issue have not yielded the desired results,” the statement added.
The union warned that continued delays could damage industrial relations within the Authority and create unrest among staff.
The migration exercise is meant to properly place workers on the right salary levels and job grades based on their qualifications, experience, and responsibilities. Workers say the system should also ensure fair promotion pathways.
However, they argue that without full implementation, many employees remain stuck on incorrect salary scales and continue to lose out on career advancement opportunities.
