The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has strongly criticized the Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) for its punitive measures against nurses and midwives who participated in a recent industrial strike.
In a press release dated July 3, 2025, the GRNMA described CHAG’s actions—including demotions, withheld allowances, and delayed promotions—as intimidation tactics that violate labor rights. The association emphasized that these measures unfairly target workers for exercising their legal right to strike, as protected under Section 10(d) of Ghana’s Labour Act, 2003.
GRNMA leadership accused CHAG, an agency under the Ministry of Health, of disregarding the welfare of nurses and midwives, despite their critical role in faith-based health facilities. The association argued that CHAG’s actions contradict the principles of fairness and solidarity central to the nursing profession. Additionally, the GRNMA highlighted that while the Labour Act prohibits strikes by essential service providers, it also obligates employers to address workers’ concerns proactively—a duty CHAG allegedly neglected.
The GRNMA vowed to resist CHAG’s measures “by every legitimate means,” including potential future strikes, and urged affected nurses to remain calm while leadership escalates the matter. The association reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing its Collective Agreement and protecting workers’ rights, warning CHAG against retaliatory actions. The standoff underscores growing tensions between healthcare workers and employers over labor rights and fair treatment in Ghana’s health sector.
