GHA Senior Staff declare another nationwide strike over unmet demands

The Senior Staff Association of the Ghana Highway Authority (GHA) has declared an indefinite nationwide strike, effective December 2, 2024.

The decision follows the government’s failure to address grievances related to the contentious National Roads Authority Act, 2024 (Act 1118), and other critical concerns.

In a letter dated November 20, 2024, signed by Emmanuel Asina, the Association’s National Vice Chairman, the group informed the National Labour Commission of its decision.

The strike was described as a last resort after multiple unsuccessful attempts to resolve their issues.

The workers have called for urgent attention to their demands, stressing the need for stakeholder consultations, adherence to constitutional processes, and leadership reforms at the GHA.

Read the full letter below:

We, the Union and Senior Staff Association, representing workers of the Ghana Highway Authority, hereby notify Management of our intention to embark on a nationwide strike in support of the following demands, as outlined in our petition to His Excellency the President of the Republic of Ghana, dated October 21, 2024:

Key Demands:

1. Halt the Implementation of the National Roads Authority Act (Act 1118): Suspend the enforcement of the Act until proper consultations are held with all stakeholders, particularly GHA workers.
2. Revoke Unconstitutional Appointments: Annul all appointments made under Act 1118, as they violate Article 195 of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana.
3. Conduct Fresh Consultations: Initiate agency-wide consultations guided by the 2022 World Bank-assisted Diagnostic Study for Transforming the Ghana Highway Authority (GHA).
4. Leadership Restructuring: Remove Ing. I. K. Mensah, GHA Board Chairman, and Ing. Collins B. Donkor (retired), the GHA Chief Executive, from their positions.

The workers have served notice to the National Labour Commission that if their demands are not met by November 29, 2024, they will proceed with the strike in accordance with the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651).

Strike Details:

• Reason: Ungranted Demands
• Start Date: Monday, December 2, 2024
• Duration: Indefinite

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