Fair Wages Urges Health Workers To Rescind Decision
Recently, the health service workers union (HSWU), in a press release called on its members to embark on a nationwide strike effective (Thursday, November 7,2024), citing the government’s failure to
complete a new salary structure and conditions of service.
This has not gone well with the the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC).
Speaking with news men at the fair wages office at labone in Accra, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Ing. Benjamin Arthur, refuted the union’s allegations, turning the blame on HSWU for the delays.
He stated that, “the government is pleading with HSWU to reconsider its position. The government has already made an offer and whatever the government does is in the interest of Ghanaians. They are partners in this project called ‘Ghana’ and we expect them to join hands with the government as it strives to look for solutions that will take Ghana to the desired prosperity.”
Speaking further, the chief executive explained that the need to find common ground was the reason for setting up the tripartite committee in the first place.
He also pleaded that the unions should not allow the progress they had made so far be eroded, adding that he was optimistic an agreement could still be reached with them.
This escalating standoff between the two bodies was sparked by an HSWU statement on Thursday (7 November), warning that if the government fails to address unresolved issues in their collective bargaining agreement, the union would have no choice but to call its members to the picket lines.
The HSWU argues that nearly six months of negotiations have gone by with little progress, leaving their members to grapple with worsening economic hardship.
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