The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has issued a firm warning to the government, making it clear that their recently suspended strike could be reinstated if authorities fail to honor their commitments.
Speaking on Newsfile a day after the nationwide industrial action was called off, First Vice President of the GRNMA, Samuel Alagkora Akolgo, said the association was counting on the integrity of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health to deliver on what was agreed.
“We don’t want to speculate, because the honorable members in the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health are honorable men of integrity, and we believe whatever understanding that we had, they will not relent on their part of the bargain,” he stated.
Akolgo further emphasized that the association remains hopeful, rather than reactionary.
“We are not going to contemplate resuming, whether to resume or not resume, it is better.
“We remain positive and hope that the right thing will be done for nurses and midwives so that they can continue to offer… nursing and midwifery services to the people of Ghana,” he added.
The strike, which drew nationwide attention, was suspended on Friday, June 13, after assurances were given that the government would factor the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) into its mid-year budget.
However, the GRNMA says it will not hesitate to take action again if these promises fall through.
