Strike our only weapon – GRNMA

The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) is on strike. They say this is their only way to get the government's attention.

The GRNMA understands that Ghanaians are suffering due to the strike. However, they believe it is necessary. They will not engage in new discussions until the 2024 Collective Agreement is signed and implemented.

In an interview with Channel One TV, Public Relations Officer Joseph Krampah spoke about their situation. He said, “Our only tool is this strike. We followed due process.” He added that if the government refuses to sign a binding agreement, they cannot negotiate further.

The GRNMA's strike will continue until they receive legal notice to stop. They have not received any injunction from the court or the National Labour Commission (NLC). The NLC had previously declared their action illegal and ordered them to cease immediately.

On June 6, a GRNMA representative told Citi News that they have not been served any letters regarding the injunction. They believe their strike is legal because they informed the NLC beforehand. The representative stated, “We respect the court and NLC but need official communication.”

The health workers began their strike on June 2, 2025. They protest against the government's failure to implement agreements made by the previous administration. Their grievances include unpaid allowances totaling millions of cedis.

Additionally, over 5,000 newly qualified nurses and midwives are still waiting for postings since late 2024. The NLC's injunction aims to force GRNMA's 128,000 members back to work. This ongoing strike has severely impacted patients with serious medical conditions.