The Divisional Executive Council of the Public Service Workers’ Union (PSWU) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) Ghana, National Identification Authority (NIA) Division, has declared an indefinite strike.
The strike is effective on Monday, June 10, 2024.
In a statement dated June 9, 2024, the group said the action was taken because the government failed to provide better conditions of service for NIA staff.
It also cited several factors, including the government’s failure to address undue delays in the negotiation process and the inability to grant institution-specific allowances to NIA staff.
The strike, initially planned for March 2024, was deferred due to the intervention of the Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations.
“The condition for the deferment of the strike action was that the government represented by the FWSC and the management of NIA facilitate the negotiation and implementation of better conditions of service for staff of the NIA, among others. However, the government has not shown good faith in the negotiation process.
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“The Divisional Executive Council has therefore resolved to declare this indefinite strike in response to the heightened agitation of our members on the need to embark on an industrial action to drum home our poor and demeaning conditions of service,” the statement said.
This will bring all services provided by its members at NIA District offices, regional offices, headquarters, and premium centres to a halt, effective Monday, June 10, until further notice.
Below is the full statement