The Minister for Employment, Jobs, and Labour Relations, Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, has called on the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) to reconsider its decision to embark on a nationwide strike beginning Monday, June 9, 2025.

The Association announced the planned industrial action on Wednesday, May 28, citing unresolved grievances regarding their conditions of service.

However, the Minister has cautioned that the strike could significantly impact Ghana’s healthcare delivery and urged stakeholders to return to the negotiation table.

“When we embark on the strike, it has a total effect on society. In whatever sector you belong to, it has a direct effect on society and development. This means that employers and stakeholders must always work together to conclude when there is no need for a strike. Eventually, the government must listen to them, the health authorities must listen to them," he said.

He appealed for continued engagement between the GRNMA, government representatives, and relevant stakeholders to avert the strike and seek a peaceful resolution.

Meanwhile, a joint statement issued the same day by other health worker groups, including the National Association of Registered Midwives Ghana and the Ghana Registered Midwives Association, distanced themselves from the planned strike.

The statement cited a disagreement with the GRNMA’s interpretation of a previous collective resolution, suggesting that a consensus had not been reached.

In response, the GRNMA expressed disappointment, accusing the dissenting unions of weakening the unified front needed to advocate for improved working conditions.

The Association maintained that its actions were in the best interest of Ghanaian nurses and midwives and emphasised that the welfare of healthcare professionals should remain a top priority.