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 announced its intention to strike on Wednesday, May 28, citing unresolved concerns over conditions of service.
However, Dr. Pelpuo has warned that such an industrial action could severely disrupt the country’s healthcare system. Appealing to the nurses, he stressed the importance of dialogue between all stakeholders. “When we embark on the strike, it has a total effect on society. In whatever sector you belong to, it has a direct effect on society and development,” he said.
Employers and stakeholders must always collaborate to determine when a strike is unnecessary. Ultimately, the government and health authorities must pay attention to their discussions. On the same day, a joint statement released by the National Association of Registered Midwives Ghana and the Ghana Registered Midwives Association, along with other unions, distanced themselves from the planned strike action. They expressed disagreement with the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association’s interpretation of a collective resolution made at a previous meeting.
In response, 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 prioritise the welfare of Ghanaian nurses and midwives.
By: Sammi Wiafe
