Workers of the National Identification Authority (NIA) under the Public Services Workers’ Union (PSWU) have reaffirmed their decision to embark on an indefinite nationwide strike from Wednesday, May 13, 2026, despite a last-minute appeal by management for a two-week grace period.
Management of the NIA had appealed to workers to suspend their planned strike action and grant government an additional two weeks to complete processes related to the approval and implementation of migration reports affecting staff conditions of service.
However, in a statement issued on Saturday, May 9, the NIA Division of the union directed all members across the country to strictly comply with the industrial action, stressing that the decision was unanimous.
The union said the action follows the expiration of a seven-day notice earlier issued by its mother union.
As part of activities leading to the strike, workers have been directed to report to their various offices on Monday, May 11, and Tuesday, May 12, dressed in red attire or wearing red armbands as a visible show of solidarity.
From Wednesday, May 13, members are expected to completely withdraw their services until their demands are met.
“You will rise from your beds and return to them, until further notice, and until our just demands are met,” portions of the statement noted.
The union further called on members to remain united and fully comply with the directive, insisting that the strike would remain in force until their concerns are addressed. Regional officers have also been tasked to enforce compliance across their respective jurisdictions.
The statement, signed by Divisional Chairman Francis Bangfudeme Nyuzaghl and Assistant Divisional Secretary Godsway Ayivor Bismark, declared: “No retreat, no surrender until victory.”
If unresolved, the strike is expected to disrupt operations at NIA registration centres nationwide, affecting services including Ghana Card registration, replacement and updates.
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