The Railway Workers Union of Ghana has suspended its planned strike and peaceful protest, originally scheduled for September 30, 2025, following a directive from the National Labour Commission (NLC).
In a letter addressed to the Greater Accra Regional Commander of the Ghana Police Service, the union stated that the NLC had responded to its earlier correspondence dated September 16, 2025, and instructed them to put the industrial action on hold pending negotiations.
“The Commission has directed us to suspend our planned action and appear for negotiations on September 30, 2025. We are committed to this process and will comply with the directive in good faith,” the union affirmed.
However, the union cautioned that if their concerns are not adequately addressed during the negotiations, they will have no choice but to resume industrial action.
The union had previously threatened a nationwide strike and peaceful protest over 12 months of unpaid salaries and benefits. They highlighted that wage arrears, dating back to October 2024, have caused significant hardship—leading to financial distress, broken families, health issues, and disruptions in their children’s education.
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has expressed strong support for the railway workers, urging the government to resolve the issue by September 30. TUC General Secretary, Joshua Ansah, stressed the urgency of the situation, calling on the government to “find any means necessary” to clear the outstanding payments.
