GRNMA Strike: Minority Urges Government to Approve Nurses’ Collective Agreement
GRNMA Strike: Minority Urges Government to Approve Nurses’ Collective Agreement; The Minority in Parliament is calling on the government to quickly approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for nurses and midwives. They say this will allow the striking health workers to return to work and restore essential services.
At a press briefing in Accra, the Minority said the government’s delay in signing the agreement is making the situation worse. They warned that the ongoing strike is putting serious pressure on Ghana’s already struggling healthcare system.
Hospitals and clinics across the country are feeling the impact. Many patients are being turned away, while others are left without proper care. The Minority believes this crisis could have been avoided if the government had acted earlier.
Dr. Nana Ayew Afriyie, the Ranking Member on the Health Committee, spoke at the event. He said nurses and midwives have been patient for months. They made their demands clear, but the government did not respond.
“Nurses and midwives are the backbone of our health system,” Dr. Afriyie said. “They deserve respect. Their demands are not too much—they just want fair working conditions.”
He also criticised the government’s decision to take legal action against the striking nurses. He said going to court is the wrong approach and shows a lack of respect for healthcare workers.
“These nurses risked their lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, instead of talking to them, the government is dragging them to court. That is unfair,” he added.
The Minority is urging the Ministry of Health and other agencies to meet with the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA). They want the government to listen, negotiate, and quickly approve the agreement.
They believe that quick action will calm tensions and help restore health services. Without this, they fear the crisis could get worse.
“People are suffering. Hospitals are struggling. We need to act now before the situation gets out of hand,” the Minority warned.
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