NLC orders NIA to call off strike

The National Labour Commission (NLC) has directed the Divisional Union of the National Identification Authority (NIA) under the Public Services Workers Union (PSWU) to immediately cease its ongoing strike.

The Commission has declared the industrial action unlawful.

The Commission issued this directive in an official statement on Friday, June 27, following a hearing held the previous day, June 26, 2025.

The meeting brought together representatives from both the striking union and relevant government institutions to address the industrial dispute.

During the proceedings, the National Union’s delegation included its Deputy General Secretary and Divisional Chairman.

The responding parties comprised officials from the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC), the Ministry of Finance (MoF), the Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment, and the NIA management.

The NLC confirmed having received formal notification of the strike action from the Divisional Union.

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The Commission specifically sought clarification regarding the authorization of the strike, to which the National Union confirmed the industrial action had been declared by the Divisional Union.

This development comes as the strike continues to disrupt national identification services across the country. The NLC’s ruling emphasizes the need for proper channels in resolving labor disputes in accordance with Ghana’s labor laws.

The Commission, however, ruled that the strike was procedurally flawed, as local or divisional unions do not have the legal mandate to declare industrial action. The National Union admitted to the error and apologised.

Although the union claimed it had initiated steps to end the strike, the Commission ruled that those measures were insufficient and reiterated that the strike must be halted immediately.

The Commission has scheduled a follow-up meeting for all parties on July 1 to receive updates on compliance with its directives and the progress of negotiations.

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