The Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana (MOWAG) is calling on the government to urgently pay the 50 percent allowance on the basic salaries of all frontline health workers — an amount that has remained in arrears for the past nine months.
In a closed-door meeting with Dr. Smith Graham, Chief Executive Officer of the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC), the Association stressed the need for swift action to ease growing tensions among mortuary workers across the country.
“We are appealing to the government through the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission to take immediate steps. Our members are losing patience, and morale is low,” said Richard Kofi Jordan, General Secretary of MOWAG. “We cannot continue to serve under such conditions.”
During the engagement, MOWAG also reminded the government of its promise to grant financial clearance for the recruitment of 500 new mortuary workers to ease the current burden on the workforce.
The Association further demanded the payment of allowances for washing and cleaning of uniforms, a one-time annual sum of GH₵1,000 per worker, as well as the provision of adequate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
They also reiterated their call for the COVID-19 risk allowance, which was pledged by former President Nana Akufo-Addo but remains unpaid.
Dr. Smith Graham acknowledged the concerns raised and assured the Association of his commitment to addressing the issues.
“We take these grievances seriously,” Dr. Graham stated. “We will liaise with the relevant ministries to ensure these matters are resolved promptly.”
