There had been an official notice from the Railway Workers Union of Ghana (RWU), under the Trades Union Congress (TUC-Ghana), to the Ghana Police Service of its intention to embark on a nationwide strike and peaceful picketing on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
In a letter addressed to the Greater Accra Regional Police Commander, dated September 15, 2025, the Union said the decision follows 12 months of unpaid salaries and entitlements, which it described as a major source of hardship for railway workers and their families.
According to the Union, the salary arrears—dating back to October 2024—have plunged many workers in financial crises, leading to broken homes, health complications including strokes, and disruptions in their children’s education.
Despite several appeals to the Ministry of Transport and other relevant authorities, the Union noted that no negotiations, mediation, or arbitration measures, as stipulated under the Labour Act, have been initiated to resolve the matter.
“By Monday, 22nd September 2025, if no concrete measures are taken by the Ministry of Transport to address these issues, we shall proceed to act under Sections 160 and 171 of the Labour Act effective 30th September 2025,” the letter signed by General Secretary, Benjamin Essuman, stated.
The planned industrial action will bring together workers from Tema, Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi, and Tarkwa for a peaceful procession. The march is expected to begin at the Ministry of Transport in Accra, proceed to Parliament to present a petition, continue to the Ghana Railway Development Authority, and conclude at the TUC-Ghana headquarters.
The Union assured the police that the demonstration will be peaceful and in full compliance with the law. It also requested security support to safeguard participants and the general public during the exercise.
The notice has been copied to key state institutions, including the Chief of Staff, the speaker of Parliament, the National Labour Commission, the Ministry of Labour, the Ministry of Transport, the Ghana Railway Company Limited and the Traders Union Congress.
Source: gitficonline.com