PSWU threatens renewed industrial action over unpaid allowances

The Public Services Workers’ Union (PSWU) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), Ghana, has urged the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) to urgently release agreed Institution Specific Allowances to staff of its member organisations.

In a letter addressed to the Chief Executive Officer of the FWSC, Dr George Smith-Graham, and copied to the Ghana News Agency, the Union said the allowances were finalised on March 31, 2026, under an Interim Operational Allowance agreement.

According to the Union, the arrangement was expected to take effect from April 2026.

The PSWU explained that the agreement between the FWSC and the Union helped to avert a planned industrial action earlier in the year, following successful negotiations.

However, it said the delay in implementing the agreement has created dissatisfaction and growing agitation among affected workers.

The Union warned that if payment is not made by Tuesday, June 30, 2026, it may be forced to reconsider its position, including a possible return to industrial action.

“We count on your usual cooperation in this matter,” the letter, signed by Mr John Nii Donu Sampah, Deputy General Secretary of the PSWU, stated.

Copies of the correspondence were also sent to the Minister of Finance, the National Security Coordinator, the Executive Secretary of the National Labour Commission, the Secretary-General of the TUC, and all affected PSWU member organisations.

Prince Antwi

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