The National Labour Commission (NLC) has declared the intended strike by the Ghana Air Traffic Safety Electronics Association (GhATSEA) illegal and ordered its immediate call-off.

The decision was taken at a meeting held on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, involving the NLC, the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), and representatives of GhATSEA.

According to the Commission, GhATSEA lacks the legal capacity to declare or embark on a strike action because it is an Association and not a registered union recognised under Ghana’s labour laws to negotiate or undertake industrial action.

GhATSEA had earlier announced plans to commence an indefinite strike on Thursday, January 15, 2026, citing alleged salary disparities and demanding the removal of the Director of Human Resources of the GCAA.

Following the announcement, the GCAA petitioned the National Labour Commission to intervene.

In its ruling, the NLC stated that the intended strike contravenes Regulation 20(e) and (h) of the Labour Regulations, 2007 (L.I. 1833).

The Commission further explained that the issues raised by the Association fall within the scope of an existing Collective Agreement, which GhATSEA does not have the legal authority to negotiate or enforce.

The Commission emphasised that such grievances should be pursued through the recognised union that is a party to the Collective Agreement.

It also noted that GhATSEA lacks the legal standing to appear before the NLC and therefore has no legal right to declare a strike.

The NLC directed individual members who feel aggrieved to channel their concerns through the grievance procedures outlined in the applicable Collective Agreement.

It added that once the matters are formally brought to the attention of GCAA management, they should be addressed promptly.

Meanwhile, the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority has reaffirmed its commitment to staff welfare and human capacity development.