The Railway Workers Union of Ghana has announced the suspension of its intended strike and peaceful picketing originally scheduled for September 30, 2025, following a directive from the National Labour Commission (NLC).

In a letter addressed to the Greater Accra Regional Commander of the Ghana Police Service, the union indicated that the NLC had responded to its earlier communication dated September 16, 2025, and directed that the planned industrial action be put on hold to allow for negotiations.

“The Commission has directed that we stay our intended action and appear for negotiations on 30th September 2025. We remain committed to this process and will honour the Commission’s directive in good faith,” the union stated.

The union, however, warned that if its concerns are not addressed during the talks, it will proceed with its industrial action at a later date.

The union earlier threatened a nationwide strike and peaceful picketing on September 30, 2025, over 12 months of unpaid salaries and entitlements.

In a notice to the Greater Accra Regional Police Command, the union said wage arrears, dating back to October 2024, have caused severe financial hardship, broken homes, health issues, and disrupted children’s education.

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has backed the RWU, giving the government until September 30 to clear the arrears or face a nationwide strike.

TUC General Secretary, Joshua Ansah, stressed the urgent need for government intervention, urging authorities to “find any means” to settle the debt.