The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) held a crucial meeting with the leadership of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) at the Ministry of Health.

The meeting held on Monday, June 9, 2025, aimed to address the ongoing strike and find a lasting solution to the concerns of the striking members of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association.

The GRNMA strike began on June 4, 2025, due to the government's delay in implementing the 2024 Conditions of Service agreement, which includes unpaid allowances and improved working conditions.

Despite the National Labour Commission declaring the strike "illegal" citing the association's failure to comply with legal procedures under the Labour Act.

According to the FWSC, the NLC has since directed the nurses and midwives to resume work but the GRNMA insists on continuing the strike until their demands are met.

The strike has severely impacted healthcare delivery in Ghana, with patients struggling to access essential medical services.

The Conditions of Service of the GRNMA were agreed upon on May 20, 2024.

The FWSC wrote to the Ministry of Finance on July 1, 2024, for the implementation of the Collective Agreement of the GRNMA.

However, the implementation process was put on hold due to a court case filed by the Psychiatric Nurses Association.

The GRNMA informed the FWSC in February 2025 that the case had been resolved through an Alternative Dispute Resolution.

The government's budget preparation was already at an advanced stage at the time the GRNMA resolved its internal issue.

The government faces challenges in implementing the conditions of service due to budget limitations.

The FWSC, on behalf of the government team, has appealed to the GRNMA to call off its strike to facilitate dialogue.

The National Labor Commission (NLC) declared the strike illegal, citing the association's failure to comply with legal procedures under the Labour Act.

Despite this, the association proceeded with the strike, severely impacting healthcare delivery nationwide.

During the meeting, the FWSC appealed to the GRNMA to call off the strike, emphasizing the need for continued dialogue to resolve the impasse.

The FWSC is urging stakeholders to prioritize dialogue and cooperation to resolve the impasse.

At today's meeting, the government team appealed to GRNMA to call off their strike to pave the way for continued dialogue.

However, the GRNMA representatives indicated that they would consult their council before such a decision could be taken.

The Chief Executive of the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission, Dr. George Smith-Graham, assured GRNMA that they would receive approval of their Collective Agreement today.

The two parties will continue to engage in discussions to outline a roadmap for implementation, focusing on finding a solution that works for all parties involved.

"We urge all stakeholders to prioritise dialogue and cooperation to resolve the impasse. The FWSC will continue to work with relevant stakeholders to find a mutually beneficial solution that ensures the implementation of the collective Agreement and addresses the grievances of nurses and midwives," FWSC said.

The Commission acknowledged the GRNMA's concerns and commitment to dialogue.

The FWSC says it will continue to facilitate negotiations and work towards a timely implementation of collective agreements. We are committed to finding a solution that works for all parties involved.