The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) has addressed concerns raised by the Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG), following the group\u2019s announcement of a nationwide strike scheduled to begin on Thursday, 7 November 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
CLOGSAG recently issued a press release expressing dissatisfaction with ongoing negotiations and a demand for a new salary structure and improved conditions of service. In response, the FWSC outlined the following points to clarify the government\u2019s position and current progress on the matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The FWSC stated that CLOGSAG initially submitted its demand for a revised salary structure to the Senior Presidential Advisor\u2019s Office, which led to the establishment of a Technical Committee comprising government representatives and CLOGSAG members. This committee has since been working to review and discuss CLOGSAG\u2019s proposals. According to the FWSC, CLOGSAG\u2019s July 2024 communique acknowledged that the government was committed to resolving the relevant salary structure issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The government has explored alternatives to address CLOGSAG\u2019s demands without disrupting the existing Single Spine Pay Policy, referencing a 2011 High Court ruling which prohibits CLOGSAG from opting out of this pay structure. In recent discussions on 30 October, the government team presented an alternative proposal to address CLOGSAG\u2019s concerns, which they subsequently formalised in writing on the same day at CLOGSAG\u2019s request. However, the FWSC states that CLOGSAG has yet to respond to this proposal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n