The Ghana Air Traffic Safety Electronics Association (GhATSEA) has announced an indefinite industrial action beginning October 30, 2025, citing years of unresolved staff grievances and management neglect at the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA).
In a statement issued on October 28, GhATSEA expressed deep frustration over the prolonged mishandling of issues affecting Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel (ATSEPs), including unfair salary administration, inequitable job placements, and unresolved welfare challenges that have persisted for over fifteen years.
“The patience of our members has been completely stretched. Silence and inaction on issues that directly affect morale and welfare have left us demoralised and feeling neglected,” said Engr. David Annan Mensah, President of GhATSEA.
The association specifically called out the Director of Human Resource, Mr. Ebenezer Sagoe, for allegedly mishandling the concerns of technical personnel. GhATSEA also criticised the Ag. Director-General, Rev. Stephen Arthur, and the Ag. Deputy Director-General (Technical), Mr. Theophilus Ago, describing their response to the grievances as insensitive and dismissive.
The strike will affect key Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance (CNS/ATM) systems at major airports, including Kotoka International Airport in Accra, Tamale Airport, Kumasi Airport, Sunyani Airport, and Wa Airport. Systems impacted include VHF/HF radios, radar services, AWOS, ATIS, ILS, and ADS-B among others.
GhATSEA warned that until their demands are met including the removal of Mr. Ebenezer Sagoe and a comprehensive resolution of all outstanding issues the association will maintain the industrial action.
The association apologised to local and international airline operators, passengers, and the travelling public for potential disruptions but stressed that the responsibility lies with GCAA management for failing to address long-standing staff concerns.
Engr. Mensah urged Ghanaians, the media, and relevant authorities to support the technical personnel in demanding justice, accountability, and respect for the backbone of the nation’s air traffic safety infrastructure.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
