The Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana (MOWAG) has postponed its planned strike initially set for October 10, 2024.
The decision comes after a two-week ultimatum to the government expired on October 9, with MOWAG’s demands still unmet.
The strike was intended to push for better working conditions, such as the provision of sufficient Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), the payment of outstanding salary arrears, and financial clearance for the recruitment of 500 additional mortuary workers.
General Secretary of MOWAG, Richard Kofi Jordan, expressed frustration with the government’s lack of commitment to addressing their grievances.
Mr Jordan accused the government of using data collection as a delay tactic, stating, “We won’t be swayed by this data issue.”
He vowed to strike again soon, aiming for maximum impact.
MOWAG previously embarked on an indefinite strike on September 26, 2024, but temporarily suspended it, giving the government a two-week ultimatum.
With that ultimatum now expired, Mr Jordan warns, “We will strike again very soon, likely within this month. We want to be strategic, ensuring our strike has maximum impact. The government needs to realize our significance in this country. So far, they’ve been neither faithful nor proactive in addressing our concerns.”
The association seeks to emphasize its significance in Ghana and to push the government to proactively address their concerns.