The Divisional Staff Union of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), under the Public Services Workers’ Union (PSWU) of TUC-Ghana, has issued a formal notice of its intention to embark on an indefinite strike action beginning Wednesday, September 18, 2024.
The move follows a prolonged deadlock in salary negotiations with the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC).
In a letter, the union expressed frustration over the failure of the FWSC to reconvene talks on allowances for NCCE staff, despite a seven-day ultimatum issued in May 2023. Negotiations, which were last discussed on May 6, 2024, have been delayed, leading the union to accuse the FWSC of using “unnecessary delay tactics.”
The union highlighted that other public sector workers have received various allowances to offset the impact of economic hardships since NCCE’s last negotiations in 2019. According to the union, this has worsened the financial conditions of its members, particularly given the erosion of purchasing power due to the depreciation of the cedi.
In response to these challenges, the union plans to hoist red flags in all NCCE offices starting September 16, 2024, with staff wearing red attire and armbands to show solidarity. Regional council meetings will be held on September 17 to finalize the roadmap for the industrial action.
The Divisional Executive Council (DEC) stressed the urgent need for the FWSC to secure the necessary mandate and resume negotiations to bring a resolution to the ongoing issue. The NCCE staff union is encouraging all members to participate in the planned strike to ensure their demands are met.
The union’s notice was signed by its Divisional Chairperson, Sis. Rebecca Colecraft, and copied to key stakeholders, including the Minister for Employment and the Speaker of Parliament.
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