The National Association of Registered Midwives Ghana (NARM) has rejected the ongoing strike by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA).
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NARM President Leticia Asaba Atiah said the group was sidelined in the decision-making process. She described the move as disrespectful and hasty.
Speaking on TV3’s Hot Issues on Sunday, June 8, 2025, she explained why NARM is not taking part in the strike.
According to her, all four unions had agreed to meet the Finance Minister on June 18, 2025. The meeting aimed to resolve issues like the delayed implementation of their Collective Agreement signed in November 2024.
But GRNMA later held an emergency meeting and announced a strike without informing the other unions. “We were not told. They just called a press conference and declared a strike,” Leticia said. “We had not even met the Finance Minister yet.”
She added that GRNMA acted without respect for smaller unions like NARM. “They think they hold the bargaining certificate, so they can ignore the rest of us,” she noted. “But we also represent professionals who deserve a say.”
NARM believes the unions should return to the negotiation table. Leticia called for renewed talks with the Health and Finance Ministries to resolve concerns, including PIN renewal and conditions of service. “We’re not in support because due process was not followed,” she insisted. “That’s our clear position.”
She also clarified that only GRNMA supported the strike. The other unions—including NARM, the Professional Nurses Association, the Psychiatric Nurses Association, and the Ghana Registered Midwives Association- disagreed with the decision.
GRNMA declared the nationwide strike on May 28, 2025, citing delays in implementing agreed conditions of service. Over 128,000 nurses and midwives are affected.
Here’s how the strike was rolled out:
- June 2–3: Staff wore red armbands and headbands.
- June 4–8: Outpatient services were withdrawn.
- From June 9: All nursing and midwifery services were halted nationwide.
GRNMA also later announced a halt in emergency care services. However, the National Labour Commission has secured an interlocutory injunction to stop the strike.
