Starting today, Monday, June 10, 2024, the Divisional Executive Council of the Public Services Workers' Union (PSWU) within the National Identification Authority (NIA) is set to commence an indefinite strike.

This decision comes after a council meeting held on May 23, where members unanimously agreed to proceed with the strike action.

Originally scheduled to begin on March 24, the strike was postponed due to the intervention of the Minister of Employment and Labour Relations.

In a statement dated June 9, the union said, “the condition for the deferment of the strike action was that the government, represented by the FWSC, and the management of NIA facilitate the negotiation and implementation of better conditions of service for staff of the NIA among others. However, the government has not shown good faith in the negotiation process.”

The statement, signed by its Council Secretary, Kwabena Adu Kyeremeh and Council Chairman, Francis Bangfudeme Nyuzaghi, further noted that, “the Divisional Executive Council has therefore resolved to declare this indefinite strike in response to the heightened agitation of our members on the need to embark on an industrial action to drum home our poor and demeaning conditions of service”.

The PSWU has announced the indefinite suspension of all services provided by its members at NIA District offices, Regional offices, Headquarters, and premium centers, effective Monday, June 10, 2024, until further notice, in line with its decision.