The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association has directed its members to resume work effective Tuesday, July 16, 2024, following the suspension of the strike action by Organised Labour. The strike, which began on Monday, July 15, was called off after SSNIT terminated its decision to sell 60% shares in four hotels to Rock City Hotel, owned by Ghana's Food and Agriculture Minister, Bryan Acheampong.
The decision to call off the strike was announced by the Secretary General of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), Dr. Yaw Baah, at a news conference on Monday, July 15, after an emergency meeting. The TUC had announced the strike action last Friday, following SSNIT's decision to offload shares in the four hotels. The strike action was a response to the perceived conflict of interest and potential State Capture in the deal.
The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association had joined the strike action, directing its members to stay away from work until further notice. However, with the latest development, the association has advised its members to resume work tomorrow, July 16, 2024. This decision affects all nurses and midwives in Ghana, who had been on strike since Monday morning.
According to the Public Relations Officer for the Association, Mr. Joseph Krampa, the directive to resume work was given after the TUC called off its strike action. Mr. Krampa commended the media for their interest in the matter, which led to the latest developments. He also thanked the members of the association for their solidarity and cooperation during the strike action.
The strike action was a significant move by Organised Labour and the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association, as it showed their commitment to protecting public assets and ensuring accountability in government dealings. The decision by SSNIT to terminate the sale of the hotels is a victory for the strike action and a testament to the power of collective action.
As nurses and midwives resume work tomorrow, they do so with the knowledge that their actions have made a difference. They have stood up for their rights and the rights of their patients, and they have ensured that public assets are protected from potential corruption. The strike action has also sent a strong message to the government and public institutions that workers will not stand idly by when public assets are being mismanaged.
The development is a positive step forward for Ghana, as it shows that the country is committed to transparency and accountability in government dealings. The strike action and the subsequent termination of the hotel sale deal are a testament to the strength of Ghana's democracy and the power of collective action.
The strike action also highlights the importance of workers' unions and associations in protecting the rights of workers and ensuring that public assets are protected. The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association has demonstrated its commitment to protecting the interests of its members and the general public.
In conclusion, the strike action by Organised Labour and the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association has achieved its objective, and nurses and midwives can resume work knowing that their actions have made a difference. The development is a positive step forward for Ghana, and it shows that the country is committed to transparency and accountability in government dealings. The strike action is a reminder that collective action can lead to positive change and that workers' unions and associations are essential in protecting the rights of workers and the general public.