Mortuary workers across Ghana have threatened to embark on a nationwide strike due to what they describe as the government’s deliberate negligence of their grievances. ..... READ MORE,
Mortuary workers across Ghana have threatened to embark on a nationwide strike due to what they describe as the government’s deliberate negligence of their grievances.
The Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana (MOWAG) is demanding urgent action from the authorities to address critical issues affecting their work conditions
The workers have outlined three primary demands: the provision of adequate protective equipment, the payment of salary arrears dating back to 2020, and financial clearance for the recruitment of 500 additional staff members to ease the strain on the current workforce.
According to MOWAG, these concerns have been ignored for far too long, leaving mortuary workers in unsafe and stressful conditions as they struggle to manage the increased workload.
In a statement issued by the association, MOWAG expressed disappointment over the lack of response from the relevant authorities, despite numerous attempts to raise these issues. The workers assert that their roles are essential to public health and dignity, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, yet their pleas for better working conditions have fallen on deaf ears.
“If our demands are not met soon, we have no option but to go on strike,” a spokesperson for MOWAG said.
The strike is expected to lead to the closure of mortuaries across the country, which could have severe repercussions for funeral services and the handling of bodies.
The association has given a deadline for the government to respond to their concerns, warning that they are prepared to halt operations if no immediate action is taken to address their grievances.