The first day of the Civil and Local Government Staff Association (CLOGSAG) strike has severely disrupted operations across multiple key ministries, with the Ministry of Works and Housing, the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources, and others brought to a near standstill.
CLOGSAG is pressing for a revised salary structure and better working conditions but has not made headway with the government.
This is CLOGSAG’s second strike this year, impacting numerous ministries as people seeking assistance are turned away. A security officer at one of the affected ministries, speaking anonymously, described the impact:
“All the offices are locked up—not just here, but across all ministries and civil services until further notice. Even the top officials are on strike. Unless they return to work, there’s no point coming here.”
Previously, the Office of the Senior Presidential Advisor formed a Technical Committee, including representatives from both the government and CLOGSAG, aimed at negotiating solutions within the Single Spine Pay Policy framework.
This move aligns with a 2011 High Court ruling that restricts CLOGSAG from exiting the current pay structure.
On October 30, the government presented a written alternative proposal, but according to the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC), CLOGSAG has yet to respond, triggering the current strike.
The Ministry of Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Works and Housing are among the other ministries facing similar disruptions, leaving public services in disarray.
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BY KENNEDY TWUMASI
