Health Workers take new pay at end of September

Accra Aug 10, GNA - The leadership of the Health Workers' Group (HWG) on Friday gave the assurance to its members that the combined salary structure would be paid by the end of September 2007 as scheduled.

In a release signed by Mr Abu Kuntlo, Secretary of the Health Workers' Group (HWG), a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed as a follow-up to a meeting held between the Ministry of Health (MOH) and Health Workers' Group (HWG) to facilitate its implementation. The leadership also stated that efforts were being made to address major issues concerning its members to ensure industrial peace and harmony.

The statement urged the workers to carry on their professional services and to remain resolute as they awaited for their new pay structure.

It acknowledged the patience, tolerance and goodwill demonstrated by the workers during the distressing moments of negotiations with the Ministry of Health (MOH). 10 Aug 07