The Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana (MOWAG) has postponed its planned strike initially set for October 10, aimed at demanding better working conditions. According to General Secretary Richard Kofi Jordan, the decision came after the government’s failure to address their concerns within the two-week ultimatum that expired on October 9. The strike was to push for key demands, including adequate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), unpaid salary arrears, and the recruitment of 500 additional mortuary workers.
Despite the government’s ongoing data collection to assess which workers qualify for benefits, Jordan criticized the process as a mere delay tactic, expressing frustration over the lack of commitment to resolving their issues. “We see this data collection as just a stalling tactic. We won’t be swayed by this issue,” Jordan said in an interview with Citi FM.
MOWAG has hinted at a more impactful strike later this month, with Jordan emphasizing that the association’s next move will be strategic. “We will strike again very soon, likely within this month. We want to be strategic, ensuring our strike has maximum impact,” he said, adding that the government has not been faithful or proactive in addressing their concerns.