Tension is mounting among members of the Civil and Local Government Staff Association (CLOGSAG) following government’s failure to implement a new salary structure agreed upon years ago.
The Association has warned that continued delays could spark nationwide unrest in the coming weeks if government fails to act.
At a news conference in Accra on December 19, CLOGSAG leadership expressed frustration over what it described as government’s lack of commitment to honouring agreements reached with the union.
According to CLOGSAG, leadership of the Association in 2018 proposed a new salary structure for its members nationwide, distinct from the existing Single Spine Salary Structure.
Following negotiations, the then Senior Minister, Yaw Osafo-Maafo, convened a meeting with CLOGSAG leadership, which led to the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The agreement initially scheduled implementation to begin in January 2023.
However, the date was later shifted to January 2025 — a deadline CLOGSAG says government has failed to meet.
Deputy Executive Secretary of CLOGSAG, Kwame Krakani, said repeated reminders to government authorities have gone unanswered, increasing frustration among members.
“It was agreed that the effective date for the implementation of the new salary structure was January 2025, because the effective date had shifted from January 2023 to January 2025,” he said.
He added that efforts to engage government officials have yielded no response.
“Our reminders on the delay of the implementation of the new salary structure and the conditions of service to the Honourable Minister of Employment and Labour Relations and the Chief Executive Officer of the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission have not been responded to,” Mr. Krakani stated.
He warned that continued inaction could disrupt the country’s peaceful industrial environment.
“Do we need to disturb the current industrial climate? We implore government to negotiate in good faith in order to forestall any impending action by the Civil Service and the Local Government Service,” he cautioned.
“We will not relent in our efforts to get to our destination. It appears there is only one message governments understand, and CLOGSAG is prepared to take that line of action. Meanwhile, we entreat our members to remain calm,” he said.
In a related development, Head of the Civil Service, Dr. Aggrey-Darko, commended CLOGSAG for promoting a peaceful and labour-friendly environment but urged civil servants to maintain strong work ethics and professionalism.
“The enthusiasm and resilience that have propelled the Ghana Civil Service over the years will continue to move us forward, so that in 2026 we apply lessons learnt and commit to improving our work processes,” he said.
“Our collective efforts must contribute to government’s resetting agenda and national development.”
Meanwhile, CLOGSAG leadership has praised civil servants across the country for their dedication and commitment, describing 2025 as a successful year for the service.
