The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has firmly denied claims of political bias following days of nationwide industrial action, stressing that the group remains a strictly non-partisan body that advocates solely for the welfare of nurses and midwives across the country.
In a statement announcing the suspension of its strike action on Friday, June 14, the Association expressed frustration over what it called a wave of “misinformation, disinformation, and propaganda” aimed at discrediting its cause.
“The GRNMA is a non-partisan Professional Association and Trade Union and the holder of the Collective Bargaining Certificate covering all nurses and midwives in Ghana,” the statement read.
“In its 65 years of existence, the GRNMA has NEVER aligned with any political party in Ghana.”
The Association emphasized its longstanding record of collaboration with all successive governments since 1960, noting that its focus has always been on building a resilient health system and protecting the rights and welfare of its members.
The strike, which began on June 2, followed delays in the implementation of a Collective Agreement signed in May 2024. Nurses and midwives had staged a full-scale withdrawal of services starting June 9, drawing concern from the public and health officials alike.
However, following what GRNMA described as “a very fruitful” engagement with the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health and other stakeholders on June 12, the leadership said it was confident that the impasse with their employer would be resolved amicably.
“The engagement has paved the way for an amicable resolution of the impasse,” GRNMA said.
The Association acknowledged the concerns of the Ghanaian public, its patients, and Parliament, assuring that while it remains firm in its demands, it will always prioritize constructive dialogue over confrontation.
