The Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana (CLOGSAG), has expressed concern over delays in implementing a new salary structure for staff of the Civil Service and Local Government Service, warning that the situation could trigger industrial action if not addressed.
Mr Kojo Krakani, Deputy Executive Secretary of CLOGSAG, said although agreements had been reached with the Government, the agreed timelines for implementation had not been honoured.
He was speaking at CLOGSAG’s 2025 New Year Message and Thanksgiving Service held in Accra on Friday.
Mr Krakani said negotiations for a unique salary structure began in October 2018 and resulted in the signing of two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) in January 2022 and July 2024.
According to him, the MoUs stipulated that the new salary structure for Civil Service and Local Government Service staff would take effect from January 2025.
However, he said repeated reminders to the Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment and the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission had not yielded any response or engagement.
“Our reminders on the delay in the implementation of the new salary structure have not been responded to. Neither has there been any engagement since then,” Mr Krakani said.
He cautioned that prolonged delays could heighten tensions within the service and undermine industrial harmony.
“Do we need to extend the current industrial atmosphere around the Civil Service to be heard? We implore the Government to negotiate in good faith to forestall any impending industrial action,” he said.
Mr Krakani assured members that CLOGSAG would continue to press for the implementation of the agreements and was prepared to take further action if necessary.
In the meantime, he urged members to remain calm and continue to discharge their duties as leadership engaged the Government.
Dr Evans Aggrey-Darkoh, Head of the Civil Service, commended civil servants for their commitment and perseverance despite resource constraints and ongoing reforms.
“I commend you for your hard work, commitment and perseverance. Your dedication gives us hope as we build a more efficient, responsive and citizen-centric Civil Service,” he said.
Dr Aggrey-Darkoh highlighted ongoing capacity-building initiatives, coaching and mentoring programmes, and improvements to infrastructure at the Civil Service headquarters, including measures to make the facility disability-friendly.
He also paid tribute to retired and departed officers, describing their contributions as critical to the development and progress of the Civil Service.
