NLA urges local union to halt strike, return to negotiation table over pay dispute
The management of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) has issued an urgent call to its local staff union and workforce to immediately call off their sit-down strike and demonstration, urging employees to resume negotiations over an ongoing wage dispute that has led to industrial action. The appeal follows media coverage and growing public attention surrounding […]
The National Lottery Authority (NLA) has urgently requested its local staff union to cease their strike and resume negotiations regarding a wage dispute. The call comes after media coverage and public scrutiny surrounding the labor impasse which began on Monday, August 24. The NLA reaffirmed its dedication to peacefully resolving the issue while outlining the financial factors that influenced their salary proposal.
The disagreement arose when the union demanded a 17% wage increase for 2026, but the authority granted a 12% increase instead. This decision was linked to a tax arrears issue involving the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) over unpaid taxes from 2016 to 2022. The NLA agreed to rectify the tax backlog and adjust salaries going forward, but this adjustment resulted in a lower net pay for employees.
The union subsequently requested a 17% raise to compensate for the salary shortfall. Despite budgetary constraints, the NLA offered a 12% increase, which the union rejected. The union had previously sought guidance from the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) and is now engaging the National Labour Commission (NLC) for formal arbitration to reach a mutually agreeable solution.
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