A coalition of four nursing and midwifery groups has distanced itself from the strike announced by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), calling for continued dialogue.
The splinter group, made up of the Union of Professional Nurses and Midwives, Ghana (UPNMG), the Professional Association of Psychiatric Nurses Ghana (PAPNG), the National Association of Registered Midwives, Ghana (NARM-GH), and the Ghana Registered Midwives Association (GRMA), is urging GRNMA to reconsider its decision.
In a press statement issued on May 28, 2025, the coalition reminded GRNMA of the consensus reached during a joint meeting held a day earlier. According to the group, all unions had agreed to hold off on industrial action until further consultations took place. These discussions were meant to review the proposed roadmap for implementing the Collective Agreement (CA) on Conditions of Service (COS).
The statement emphasized that the unions are still awaiting a scheduled meeting with the Finance Minister to push forward negotiations on the agreement.
The coalition expressed deep concern over GRNMA’s unilateral decision to begin a nationwide strike starting Monday, June 2. They stressed that this move directly contradicts the collective decision made during the joint meeting.
As a result, the splinter group has officially withdrawn its support from the planned strike. They have urged all members under their respective associations to remain at post and continue providing essential healthcare services.
