The National Labour Commission (NLC) has directed the Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) to call off its intended strike on March 9, 2026.
The Commission said the intended industrial action is illegal.
“The National Labour Commission (NLC) has today, 5th March 2026 read media reports of a declaration of nationwide strike by CLOGSAG, effective Monday, 9th March, 2026.
National labour Commission. in pursuance of its powers under Section 139 of the Labour Act, 2003 ( Act 651) directs CLOGSAG to rescind the decision as it contravenes Sections 159 and 160 of Act 651, which enjoins a party who intends to take a strike action to notify the other party and the Commission by serving seven (7) days’ notice, and to resort to strike only upon expiration of the seven days’ notice where there is no intervention under Section 161 of Act 651,” a statement dated March 5 signed by the Director of Public Affairs, Larry-George Botchway stated.
The Commission explained that “CLOGSAG failed and or refused to comply with these provisions of the Law as stated above. Consequently, the declaration of strike by CLOGSAG constitutes an illegality under the Labour Act. 2003 (Act 651).”
“The disputing panics arc hereby summoned to appear before the Commission on Wednesday, 11th March 2026 at 2pm,” the NLC directed.
“The Commission remains committed to ensuring a peaceful and harmonious industrial relations environment within the context of the Law,” it said.
