GRNMA suspends strike plans
By: Solomon Nartey Tetteh
The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has suspended its planned industrial action following a crucial meeting with key government stakeholders on Monday, July 15, 2025.
President of the Association, Perpetual Ofori-Ampofo, announced that discussions with the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) and the Ministry of Finance resulted in commitments that satisfied the association’s leadership.
She stated that the government agreed to address the long-standing demand for fuel allowances. According to her, the Ministry of Finance confirmed that provisions for these allowances would be incorporated into the upcoming mid-year budget review. However, the government clarified that the allowances would be pegged to existing government-approved rates.
On the matter of the 8 percent basic salary adjustment requested by the association, Madam Ofori-Ampofo said the Ministry acknowledged the urgency and importance of the request but asked for more time to implement it.
Regarding other unresolved issues contained in the GRNMA’s collective agreement, the association noted that the government had expressed readiness to review some of them as part of the same budget process.
GRNMA leadership expressed optimism about ongoing dialogue and progress, emphasizing that there are no current plans to proceed with industrial action.
The association had earlier threatened to strike over outstanding concerns about conditions of service, prompting swift government intervention.
