The Labour Division of the High Court in Accra has granted an ex-parte motion restraining the Civil and Local Government of Ghana (CLOGSAG) from continuing with its nationwide strike.
The application for interlocutory injunction filed by the National Labour Commission (NLC) was filed on November 7, 2024 in the Court presided over by Justice Frank Aboadwe Rockson
In an order of the Court dated November 8, 2924, the Court said the application which was granted is to last for 10 days for CLOGSAG to be put on notice.
CLOGSAG recently issued a press release expressing dissatisfaction with ongoing negotiations and a demand for a new salary structure and improved conditions of service.
They,however, announced to embark on a nationwide strike on November 7, 2024 following government’s delays in finalizing its new salary structure.
But, the NLC in the lights of that, filed an ex-parte motion which was granted.
“It is hereby ordered that the Respondent, (CLOGSAG), their Executives Officers, Members, Agents, Servants, Employees and other Persons are restrained from further continuation of their strike action from 7th November, 2024,” the Court ordered on Friday, November 8.
The Court further ordered that, “the Respondent by itself, its Executives, Officers, Members, Agents, Servants, Employees and other Persons are to comply with the directives of the National Labour Commission dated 6th November, 2024 and call off the industrial action.”
Justice Aboadwe Rockson said the application is granted for 10 days and upon its expiration the Applicant will have to come back to court on notice.
An ex-parte application is a legal motion or request made by one party to a court without the presence or participation of the opposing party.
This type of application is usually made in urgent or emergency situations where delaying the decision could cause harm or prejudice to the applicant.
Source: www.kumasimail.com /Murtala Inusah
