Members of the Mortuary Workers Association have threatened to lay down their tools should their negotiation with the government for better conditions of service yield no fruitful result.
General Secretary of the Association, Richard Kofi Jordan, in an interview on 3FM Sunrise on May 22, said although efforts have been made to ensure the safety of workers, they are not enough.
“As a union, remember a strike is always the last resort. We are not quick to decide to strike we want to negotiate, to see if we can get a common ground. The outcome of our negotiations will determine the path we will be taking,” he said.
The Association highlighted some of the challenges faced by members of the union.
“With the nature of our job, you cannot be working without your protective equipment and proper ventilation. Otherwise, all that you are doing is selling your life to viruses and pathogens. Unfortunately, that’s what we are still going through,” Mr Jordan noted.
The Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana (MOWAG) towards the end of last year, temporarily suspended its indefinite strike giving the government some time to address their pressing demands.
The strike was initiated to advocate for improved working conditions, including the provision of adequate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), resolution of salary arrears, and financial clearance for the hiring of 500 new mortuary workers.
