The Medical Laboratory Professional Workers Union has condemned the intimidation of its members by some heads of hospital institutions.
According to the Union, it has received reports that these heads have decided to freeze the salaries of their members who have refused to resume work due to the ongoing strike.
In a statement signed by the General Secretary of the Union, Dr Cephas Akortor, such acts by the heads flout the Industrial and Labour Act 651.
“The union wishes to admonish our facility managers to desist from such acts, threats and intimidations immediately.
“The right to strike or protest is a lawful act and recognized means for workers to express their grievances and demand fair treatment,” he said in the June 19 statement.
Dr Cephas Akortor also cited sections 79(1) and 169(1) of the labour Act which provides that employers should uphold the right of workers when they (Workers) are fighting for their rights.
He pleaded with the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission and the Ministry of Health to be swift in resolving their grievances on their conditions of service.
“We urge the authorities responsible for addressing the above concerns particularly the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission and the Ministry of Finance to be swift within the next few days and in good faith to facilitate the prompt return of members to work”.
“The continuation of the agitation and potential escalation to include private laboratories and other professional groups in solidarity will have significant repercussions on the health care system and it is imperative to avoid this outcome by resolving the matters promptly,” he urged.
By Daniel Opoku
