Minority Slams Government Over Delayed CLOGSAG Conditions of Service as Union Sets Indefinite Strike
The Minority in Parliament has sharply criticised the government for failing to implement the reviewed conditions of service for members of the Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG), as the union announces an indefinite strike starting Monday, March 9.
The planned industrial action is expected to disrupt operations across ministries, departments and agencies nationwide.
Speaking to JoyNews in Parliament, MPs were divided along party lines. NPP members expressed strong support for the striking workers and called for immediate action, while NDC MPs appealed for calm and patience, assuring that the government is working to resolve the matter.
NPP MP for Effia, Isaac Boamah Nyarko, accused the government of selective payments that have unfairly delayed civil service entitlements.
“I believe they [CLOGSAG] are very concerned about the government’s inconsistency in dealing with arrears payments and conditions of service across the board,” he said. “When the government picks and chooses which institutions to pay, perhaps out of fear of strikes or demonstrations, civil service demands are delayed. That is very unfortunate because these are conditions they are entitled to, irrespective of how the government portrays the economy.”
On the NDC side, MP for Twifo-Atti-Morkwa, David Vondee, described the strike as unfortunate and urged CLOGSAG to reconsider.
“Authorities are reviewing their demands and will ensure that what is due is given. It is in nobody’s interest for public sector workers to strike,” he said. “I urge CLOGSAG to reconsider. His Excellency President Mahama will take care of every situation, and I believe we will be fine. The authorities will address this soon, and work will resume.”
NDC MP for Berekum West, Dickson Kyere Duah, also called for restraint, saying the government inherited the situation and is actively working to resolve it.
“Although public sector workers may not yet receive all the conditions they expect, they are generally better off under this government than before,” he stated. “The administration remains committed to honouring previous agreements, but additional time is needed to implement them fully. Patience and restraint are therefore encouraged, as continued improvements are expected.”
CLOGSAG has maintained that the government’s failure to honour the reviewed conditions of service leaves its members in financial hardship and undermines morale in the civil service. The union has warned that the strike will continue until a clear roadmap and firm commitments are provided.
The standoff has raised concerns about potential disruptions to public services, including administrative delays in ministries, revenue collection and local government operations.
Both sides have called for dialogue to avert prolonged industrial action, with the government insisting it is engaging stakeholders to find a sustainable resolution. The coming days will be critical as the March 9 strike deadline approaches.
