ACCRA: The Public Services Workers' Union (PSWU) has declared an industrial strike set to commence on Monday, October 21, 2024, due to unresolved disputes regarding salaries and allowances with the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC). According to Ghana News Agency, the PSWU, representing about 45 crucial public sector organizations, has voiced significant frustrations over the government's negligence toward longstanding salary-related grievances. This includes the delayed enforcement of recommendations from a governmental committee that reviewed the Single Spine Pay Policy (SSPP) in 2022. Despite the urgency of these issues, the government has not implemented the advised changes, leading to increased tensions. At a press conference on Tuesday, October 15, PSWU General Secretary Mr. Bernard Adjei emphasized the union's dissatisfaction with the FWSC's handling of salary administration. He criticized the FWSC for perpetuating an "unfair salary administration regime," which discriminates against PSWU mem bers by allowing pay disparities to continue unchecked. He highlighted instances where public sector workers with similar roles and qualifications receive unequal pay. In protest, starting October 15, all PSWU members under the SSPP are mandated to wear red bands to express their discontent. The union has warned that the impending strike could significantly disrupt essential public services across the nation. Mr. Adjei pointed out the union's efforts to resolve these issues through dialogue with the FWSC in September 2024. However, with no progress since then, the PSWU feels compelled to proceed with the previously suspended strike action. He asserted that the union remains prepared to strike on October 21 unless there is a satisfactory resolution to their demands, emphasizing the union's commitment to upholding integrity, solidarity, excellence, and democracy among its members. The PSWU, established in 1959 and affiliated with the Trades Union Congress (TUC), represents about 28,000 workers from 68 organi zations and plays a significant role in advocating for fair labor practices within Ghana's public sector.