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The Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana (MOWAG) has issued a stern warning to the government, threatening to embark on a nationwide strike in November if their long-standing demands are not met.
The association, representing mortuary workers across the country, is pushing for better wages, improved working conditions, and the provision of essential personal protective equipment (PPE). These concerns have persisted since 2019, with little progress made despite repeated appeals.
In an interview with Citi News, MOWAG’s General Secretary, Richard Kofi Jordan, expressed frustration over the government’s handling of their issues. He accused the authorities of deliberately stalling negotiations by requesting unnecessary data, a move he believes is meant to delay addressing the workers’ core demands.
Jordan emphasized that the workers continue to endure unsafe and deplorable conditions, which compromise their health and safety. He noted that MOWAG has been patient for years, but the government’s lack of responsiveness has left them with no option but to consider industrial action.
“We cannot strike in the middle of the month. So we are planning towards another week, possibly at the end of this month or in the first week of November. We will communicate our decision to the public,” Jordan stated. He added that although the association is providing the requested data, it would not be enough to prevent a strike if their demands are not met by the end of October.
This looming strike could disrupt mortuary services nationwide, putting additional pressure on the healthcare system and demanding swift intervention from the government to avoid further escalation.
