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The National Labour Commission (NLC) has declared illegal an intended strike by the Ghana Air Traffic Safety Electronics Association (GhATSEA) and ordered the group to immediately call off the action.
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. The Commission ruled that GhATSEA, being an association and not a registered union, lacks the legal capacity to declare or institute a strike under Ghana’s labour laws.
GhATSEA had earlier announced plans to embark on an indefinite strike beginning Thursday, January 15, 2026. The Association cited alleged salary discrepancies and also demanded the removal of the Director of Human Resources of the GCAA.
Following the announcement, the GCAA petitioned the National Labour Commission to intervene to avert possible disruption to aviation services.
In its ruling, the NLC stated that the planned strike contravenes Regulation 20(e) and (h) of the Labour Regulations, L.I. 1833. The Commission further explained that the issues raised by GhATSEA fall within the scope of an existing Collective Agreement, which the Association has no legal authority to negotiate or enforce.
The Commission emphasized that such matters should be pursued through the recognized union that is a party to the Collective Agreement. It also noted that GhATSEA does not have the legal capacity to appear before the NLC and therefore has no lawful right to declare a strike.
The NLC directed individual members of the Association who feel aggrieved to channel their concerns through the grievance procedures outlined in the applicable Collective Agreement. It added that once the issues are properly brought before GCAA management, they should be addressed promptly.
Meanwhile, the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority has reiterated its commitment to human capacity development and the promotion of staff welfare, assuring workers of its readiness to engage through the appropriate legal and institutional channels.