The Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana (MOWAG) has commenced an indefinite strike starting today, Thursday, September 26, in protest over poor working conditions.
The union is demanding improved conditions of service, including the provision of adequate personal protective equipment (PPE), which workers say has left them vulnerable to diseases and other hazards.
Additionally, MOWAG is calling for the payment of salary arrears dating back to 2020 and financial clearance for the recruitment of 500 additional workers, a request that has so far been ignored.
According to the General Secretary of MOWAG, Richard Kofi Jordan, union members have already started the strike, with some putting up red bands at their workplaces. He emphasized that the strike would continue until their demands are met.
The strike has no set timeline and MOWAG has indicated they will not resume work until there are tangible results.
