National Service Personnel Association threatens Strike Over Unpaid Allowances

National Service Personnel Association has threatened to go on Strike Over their Unpaid Allowances.

The outcry comes from the association’s members, predominantly fresh graduates deployed across various public sector institutions, who have voiced their frustrations over the prolonged delays in receiving their monthly stipends.

These allowances, intended to support their daily living expenses, have been irregular, causing significant financial strain.

In a revealing interview with Joy News, the Association articulated the struggles faced by national service personnel, underscoring the severity of the delay in disbursing the allowances.

This delay is not a new phenomenon but has increasingly become a norm, casting a shadow of financial insecurity over the graduates.

According to the Association, the failure to promptly release the allowances for two months has compounded the hardships, pushing them to the edge and necessitating immediate action to avert a looming industrial action.

The grievances of the National Service Personnel in the public sector are deeply rooted in the struggle to meet basic living expenses amidst the delayed payments.

Reports indicate that some members of the 2023-2024 batch have not received their allowances since January 2024. Prince Boadi, one of the personnel, shared his concerns with JoyNews, highlighting the dependency on these allowances for survival and the growing pressure from families for graduates to become financially independent.

Nana Adu Gyamfi Mensah, the Secretary of the National Service Personnel Association, echoed the sentiment of urgency and dissatisfaction among the members.

He pointed out that the delay has become an alarming trend, with previous instances of up to four months’ allowances being unpaid.

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The resolution of two months’ backlog has done little to alleviate the broader issue, which Mensah firmly states is unacceptable.

The Association’s stance is clear: immediate action is required to address the delayed payment of allowances.

Negotiations with the government and relevant bodies are ongoing, but Mensah warns that failure to reach a satisfactory agreement will escalate the situation.

The NSPA is prepared to call for a strike and possibly organize a demonstration as their next course of action, signaling the seriousness of their demands.

As the situation unfolds, the looming strike by the National Service Personnel Association highlights a critical challenge facing the public sector and the government.

The resolution of this issue is not only crucial for the welfare of the national service personnel but also for maintaining the integrity and effectiveness of the national service program itself.

The government and relevant agencies must address the grievances with urgency to avert further disruption and ensure that the program continues to serve as a vital stepping stone for Ghana’s graduates.

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