NIA workers begin indefinite Nationwide strike over working conditions

Workers of the National Identification Authority (NIA), under the Public Services Workers’ Union (PSWU), have begun an indefinite nationwide strike over unresolved concerns regarding their working conditions.

The industrial action follows a directive issued by the NIA Division of the union after what it described as a unanimous decision by its Divisional Executive Council, following the expiration of a seven-day notice previously issued by the mother union.

According to the statement, all members across the country have been instructed to fully comply with the strike directive until their demands are addressed.

“On Wednesday, May 13, 2026, no member shall report to work. You will rise from your beds and return to them, until further notice, and until our just demands are met,” the directive stated.

Ahead of the strike, workers had been instructed to report to duty on Monday, May 11, and Tuesday, May 12, dressed in red attire or red armbands as a symbol of solidarity and protest.

The union emphasized that the action would remain in force until authorities respond to the concerns raised by workers.

“Let there be no misunderstanding: this strike will remain in force until our collective voice is heard and our conditions are addressed,” the statement added.

Regional officers of the union have been tasked to ensure strict enforcement of the directive across all jurisdictions.

The statement, jointly signed by Assistant Divisional Secretary Godsway Ayivor Bismark and Divisional Chairman Francis Bangfudem Nyuzaghl, urged members to remain united throughout the industrial action.

“Our resolve is our weapon; our solidarity is our shield. Only through unwavering unity will we make this struggle a success,” the union stated.

The strike is expected to disrupt services at NIA offices nationwide, including Ghana Card registration, replacement, and update services, unless a last-minute agreement is reached between government and union leadership.