Ghana’s Parliament has formally commended the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) for suspending its nationwide strike, which began on June 2, 2025. The strike was called off as the association agreed to resume work while negotiations with the government over their conditions of service continue.
Majority Leader and Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga, expressed appreciation for the health professionals’ commitment to public welfare, despite the challenges they face.
“We recognize the essential role nurses and midwives play in our healthcare system and applaud their decision to return to work in good faith,” Ayariga stated during a parliamentary session.
Dr. Mark Kurt Nawaane, Chairperson of Parliament’s Health Committee, echoed the sentiment, describing the GRNMA’s move as a constructive step toward resolving the ongoing labour dispute through dialogue.
The commendation follows a critical meeting held on June 12, 2025, at Parliament House between the GRNMA leadership and the Parliamentary Health Committee. The nearly four-hour session focused on addressing the implementation challenges of a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) signed in May 2024, originally set to take effect from July 1, 2024.
During the meeting, GRNMA representatives agreed to consult their National Council before making any long-term decisions, showing openness to continued discussions.
Key Government Officials Present:
- Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, Minister for Health
- Mahama Ayariga, Majority Leader
- Officials from the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission
- Representatives from the Ministry of Finance
The strike action stemmed from a series of unresolved issues, including:
- Non-payment of 13 months of outstanding allowances
- Delays in disbursing fuel and rural posting allowances
- Government’s failure to fully implement the 2024 Collective Bargaining Agreement
Initially, the government proposed deferring the CBA’s implementation to 2026, citing budgetary constraints—a proposal that was rejected by the GRNMA, prompting the industrial action.
The strike significantly impacted public health services nationwide, forcing several healthcare facilities to scale down or suspend operations, thereby compromising patient care.
Negotiations between the GRNMA and government officials are scheduled to resume on Thursday, June 26, 2025, as both parties work toward a sustainable resolution.
Source: theghanareport
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