The Ghana Air Traffic Safety Electronics Association (GhATSEA) has announced an indefinite nationwide strike effective 30 October 2025, citing long-standing grievances over poor welfare conditions and management inaction at the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA).<\/p>\n
In a statement signed by its President, Engr. David Annan Mensah, the association said its members\u2019 patience had \u201ccompletely run out\u201d after years of petitions and failed engagements with GCAA management over inequitable job placements, unfair salary administration, and unresolved welfare issues dating back more than 15 years.<\/p>\n
GhATSEA accused the Director of Human Resource, Mr Ebenezer Sagoe, of presiding over persistent mismanagement that has \u201ceroded confidence\u201d in his office, and demanded his immediate removal alongside a comprehensive review of all unresolved matters.<\/p>\n
The association also criticised the Acting Director-General, Rev. Stephen Arthur, and Acting Deputy Director-General (Technical), Mr Theophilus Ago, for what it described as a \u201cdo your worst\u201d response to legitimate calls for redress, calling the posture \u201cbrazen\u201d and \u201cinsensitive.\u201d<\/p>\n
The planned industrial action will see the withdrawal of services by Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel (ATSEPs) responsible for maintaining the communication, navigation, and surveillance systems that ensure flight safety.<\/p>\n
According to GhATSEA, systems to be affected include radar, radio, and instrument landing operations at all major airports \u2014 Kotoka International, Kumasi, Tamale, Sunyani, Ho, and Wa \u2014 making air travel unsafe for both domestic and international airlines.<\/p>\n
The association apologised to passengers and operators for the anticipated disruptions but insisted the strike was \u201cthe direct consequence of management\u2019s neglect and lack of good faith.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, but the responsibility lies squarely with those who have ignored the legitimate cries of the professionals who ensure the safety and reliability of Ghana\u2019s air navigation systems,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n
GhATSEA has called on government, the media, and the public to support its demand for justice, accountability, and respect for technical personnel \u201cwho form the backbone of the nation\u2019s air traffic safety infrastructure<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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