Ghana news briefing
NLA urges local union to halt strike, return to negotiation table over pay dispute
The Root Cause: Unpaid Tax Arrears & Net Pay Adjustments Management clarified that while the local Union demanded a 17 per cent salary increase for 2026, the Authority granted a 12 per cent increase.
The Management of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) has issued an urgent call to its local staff union and workforce to immediately call off their sit-down strike and demonstration, urging employees to resume negotiations over an ongoing wage dispute that has led to industrial action.
In a press statement issued on Monday, August 24, 2026, and signed by the Board and Management, the Authority reaffirmed its commitment to resolving the impasse peacefully while outlining the financial context that influenced its salary offer.
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