Mortuary workers nationwide will embark on an indefinite walkout beginning on Thursday, September 27, according to a statement made by Mr. Richard Kofi Jordan, the General Secretary of the Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana (MOWAG).
The choice was made in response to years of unresolved complaints about inadequate personal protective equipment (PPE), unpaid salary arrears, and broken promises about incentives and funding approval for additional hires.
After multiple meetings and discussions, Mr. Jordan expressed his dissatisfaction with the Ministry of Health and other pertinent authorities for their unwillingness to address the workers’ issues.
Mr. Jordan listed a number of important concerns, including the vital PPE shortage, which he claimed has been an ongoing issue.
“Our primary concern is the lack of PPEs, which is non-negotiable.
We need them to safely carry out our duties, but right now, we don’t have enough, and it’s seriously affecting our work,” he said.
He underlined that personal protective equipment (PPEs) is essential for safeguarding employees working in dangerous areas, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
As the workers demand better working conditions and the payment of outstanding debts, it is anticipated that the walkout will cause operational disruptions at mortuaries across the nation.