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The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) called off their strike which began on Monday.
Addressing the media, the president of the Association, Perpetual Ofori Ampofo revealed that his decision follows a court order from the National Labor Commission (NLC).
“As we all know, the members of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwifery Association put down our work tools because we were not happy with the way our employers treated us.
“But we have decided to return to work after a court order obtained by the National Labor Commission and our love for the country,” said the president of the Association.
GRNMA’s decision to embark on the strike followed the government’s failure to meet certain demands listed by the group.
Among other things, the Association had requested bonuses for rent, uniform, transportation and professional development, arguing that it will help to address relevant needs and improve the lives of nurses, as well as the provision of services at work.
Although there were numerous meetings between the association’s executives, the Ministry of Health and other stakeholders, the problem remained unsolved, leading to the first phase of their threat on Monday.
Subsequently, the National Labor Commission obtained a precautionary measure to force them to suspend the strike that had already resulted in the death of one person and the rejection of several patients.
Following the new court order, the nurses have assured that they will suspend the strike as of September 24 and resume work.
Meanwhile, negotiations between the GRNMA leadership and the government and the National Labor Commission are expected to resume.
“If we are not happy with the outcome of the meetings, we will resume our strike,” the group’s president also said.
