List of 10 worker groups currently on strike in Ghana

Ghana in the past months, has seen a number of strike actions declared by public worker groups across the nation over poor working conditions and delayed salaries.

By the end of September, five unions already on strike are expected to join 5 others who are also threatening strike action.

The following are a list of the unions, who are on strike or threatening to go on strike and their demands;

1. Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU): TEWU declared an indefinite strike starting September 20, 2024, joining other unions in protesting what they say is the government’s failure to meet their demands on the implementation of vehicle maintenance and off-campus allowances, and unresolved issues regarding delayed Tier Two pension deduction.

1. National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE): On strike since September 18, 2024, the NCCE demands better working conditions and timely negotiations of proposals by the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission.

1. Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA): Also started their strike on September 18, 2024, over unpaid outstanding allowances despite a previous agreement with the government.

1. Senior Staff Association of Universities of Ghana: Commenced their strike on September 16, 2024, they are calling for improved working conditions and the fulfilment of government promises made during previous negotiations, including vehicle maintenance allowances and Tier Two pension deductions.          

1. Federation of Senior Staff Association of Ghana (FUSSAG): Initiated their strike on September 18th, primarily driven by demands for better working conditions and the fulfilment of previous commitments by the government.

1. Organised Labour: Plans to strike by the end of September 2024, calling for an order to halt all forms of mining in forest reserves and water bodies as well as the evacuation of all mining equipment in forest reserves and around water bodies. They are also calling for the immediate revocation of LI 12462 and withdrawal of all licenses that have been granted for prospecting mining in forest and protected reserves and also around water bodies Organised Labour in Ghana encompasses a variety of unions and groups under its umbrella, primarily coordinated by the Trades Union Congress (TUC). The TUC alone comprises 21 affiliated unions, representing a diverse range of professions and industries. They include; Communications Workers Union (CWU), Construction and Building Materials Workers Union, General Agricultural Workers Union (GAWU), General Transport, Petroleum and Chemical Workers Union, Ghana Federation of Labour (GFL), Ghana Mine Workers Union, Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU among many others.

1. Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG): Set to strike at the end of September 2024 over conditions of service and the implementation of the National Labour Commission’s (NLC) arbitrary awards.

1. Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana (MOWAG): Plan to go on strike on September 26, 2024, due to poor working conditions, unpaid salary arrears, and lack of adequate personal protective equipment.

1. University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG): Threatening to strike by the end of September 2024, demanding a total ban on all forms of small-scale mining and illegal mining to protect public health and the environment.

1. Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana (CLOGSAG): CLOGSAG is set to go on strike on the 25th of September 2024 over conditions of service.

If the these organizations proceed with their plans to strike, the impact on public services, education, and the economy could be intense and potentially lead to national crisis.

Government and relevant stakeholders are advised to act immediately to address the needs and concerns of these groups from proceeding with their decision to strike.