07-07-2011
The Civil Local Government Staff Association of Ghana, (CLOSAG), Upper East branch, has given the leadership of the national secretariat of CLOSAG the close of July to meet with government and demand for payment on their migration unto the Single Spine Salary Structure (SSSS) and moreover, negotiate for salary adjustment as part of government’s employees. The ultimatum was contained in a release signed by the Regional Chairman of CLOSAG with backing by all district executive and chairmen of the association. The release stated that members of CLOSAG have waited patiently for far too long, adding that it is high time government heed to their demand. It lamented that members have exercise restraint since September last year when the leadership of CLOGSAG called off the nationwide demonstration due to the call by His Excellency the President and the National Security to resolve the impasse between the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) and CLOSAG. It further indicated that prices of goods and services have risen and workers, particularly government employees are unable to make ends meet due to poor remuneration. The situation, it noted has rendered some government workers poor after retiring from active service. Reacting on the next line of action, the Regional Chairman of CLOSAG, Paul N.A Agoo, in an interview with Radio Ghana at Bolgatanga, announced plans by CLOSAG to embark on a nationwide strike if government fails to meet their demand as stated earlier in the release. He said government has to ensure better working conditions for workers and for that matter, members of CLOSAG should see reflection of a realistic change in their salaries. Mr. Agoo urged both the government and the FWSC to team up and solve the issue amicably before it becomes intense.
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