The Minister for Employment, Jobs, and Labour Relations, Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, has appealed to the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) to reconsider its planned strike scheduled for Monday, June 9, 2025.
The Association had announced its intention to strike on Wednesday, May 28, citing unresolved concerns over conditions of service.
Dr. Pelpuo warned that the industrial action could severely disrupt the country’s healthcare system. He stressed the importance of dialogue between all stakeholders, emphasizing that strikes have a direct impact on society and development.
“When we embark on a strike, it has a total effect on society,” Dr. Pelpuo said. “This means that employers and stakeholders must always work together to conclude when there is no need for a strike. Eventually, the government must listen to them, the health authorities must listen to them.”
Meanwhile, a joint statement issued by the National Association of Registered Midwives Ghana and other unions distanced themselves from the planned action, citing a disagreement with the GRNMA’s interpretation of a collective resolution made at a prior meeting.
The GRNMA criticized the dissenting unions, accusing them of undermining the push for better working conditions. The Association argued that the breakaway groups had failed to prioritize the welfare of Ghanaian nurses and midwives. The situation remains tense, with the outcome of the planned strike still uncertain.
Leave a Reply