Ghana's Mortuary Workers threaten strike again over unmet demands

Accra, Ghana -  October 25, 2024 - The Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana (MOWAG) has given the government an ultimatum, threatening a nationwide strike in November if their long-standing grievances remain unaddressed.

MOWAG's General Secretary, Richard Kofi Jordan, expressed frustration with the government's handling of their demands, citing persistent issues since 2019. Key concerns include better wages, a safer working environment, and essential personal protective equipment (PPE).

Jordan accused the government of stalling negotiations by requesting unnecessary data. "We feel that it is a way to delay the process," he stated.

With negotiations stalled, MOWAG members are prepared to take industrial action. "We will surely strike if what we are asking for is not met within this month," Jordan warned.

“We cannot strike in the middle of the month. So we are planning towards another week. It could be the end of this month, it could be the first week of next month [November], whichever it is, we will communicate the same to the public and then you understand.

“As I speak to you, the government has demanded certain data from us and we feel that it is a way to delay the process. They demanded certain data from us, which we are providing. But that is not enough for us to say that we are not going to embark on our strike. We will surely strike if what we are asking for is not met within this month.”

The proposed strike will see all mortuaries across the country closed, with members directed to stay home until their demands are addressed. This move is expected to impact mortuary services nationwide, highlighting the urgency for a resolution.

The government has been urged to take immediate action to address MOWAG's concerns and prevent the strike.

Source: Lead News Online