The Public Services Workers’ Union (PSWU) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) Ghana has announced plans to embark on industrial action over delays in the approval and implementation of migration reports for staff of the National Identification Authority (NIA).

In a letter dated May 6, 2026, and addressed to the Executive Secretaries of the NIA and the National Labour Commission (NLC), the union said the strike action will begin on May 13, 2026, if the necessary approvals are not granted.

According to the union, the migration exercise began in December 2024 after the Scheme of Service was approved in July 2024. However, it said the process has been delayed, denying staff proper placement, corresponding salaries, and outstanding promotions.

The union stated that 22 months after the approval of the Scheme of Service, and despite the completion of the process and submission of reports, the Ministry of Finance is yet to approve payment implementation for staff.

PSWU said it has consistently engaged management and other relevant stakeholders to resolve the matter but noted that the efforts have not produced the expected outcome.

While acknowledging assurances from management regarding follow-ups on the issue, the union indicated that workers have resolved through their decision-making structures to proceed with industrial action.

The union further stated that it would go ahead with the planned strike if approval for the implementation of the migration reports is not secured by May 13, 2026.

The letter was signed by the General Secretary of PSWU of TUC Ghana, Bernard Adjei.