The Secretary General of the Ghana Federation of Labour (GFL), Abraham Koomson, has expressed concern over the lack of coordination within Organised Labour.

According to him, it is unfortunate that the labour front lacks a structured system to effectively advise member unions on sector-specific grievances.

His comments come in the wake of a nationwide strike by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), which has left patients stranded, with many battling for their lives.

The labour expert opined that better coordination within Organised Labour could help prevent such industrial actions.

In an interview with GhanaWeb, Abraham Koomson said; “It’s unfortunate that Organised Labour is not really organised enough to advise members of the fraternity on matters of peculiar grievances, like the challenges currently encountered in the health sector. To embark on a strike action is a major decision, and workers' leaders must seriously consider its implications for both the employer and employees.

“As a trade union operating in the essential services sector, the leadership must be mindful of Section 120 of the Labour Act 2003 (Act 651) and Regulation 20 of the Labour Regulations, 2007 (LI 1833) to avoid explicit sanctions."

The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association, on May 28, 2025, announced an industrial action to protest the government’s year-long delay in implementing a revised Collective Agreement signed in May 2024.

The association began by withdrawing services from Out-Patient Departments (OPDs) and specialised units from June 4 to June 8, 2025.

It warned of a full-scale withdrawal of all nursing and midwifery services beginning June 9 if their demands are not met, which it has since done.

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