Medical Laboratory Professional Workers' Union Threatens Strike over Unaddressed Service Conditions

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Members of the Medical Laboratory Professional Workers' Union, an essential healthcare service provider, have signaled a looming industrial action as they express discontent over the government's failure to address their demands for clearly defined conditions of service.

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In a press statement dated January 26, 2024, the association, through its General Secretary, Dr Cephas Kofi Akortor, conveyed their frustration, citing the government's neglect of their service conditions as indicative of a lack of appreciation and undervaluation of their role in the healthcare sector.


The statement expressed dismay over the perceived lack of urgency and management's approach in addressing their concerns, outlining a 14-day ultimatum for the government to initiate negotiations or face the prospect of strike action.

Addressing the potential move, National 1st Vice Chairman of the Union, Dr Franklyn Armah, emphasized that while it is not their first choice, industrial action remains an option that may need to be pursued if the government fails to engage in practical negotiations.

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"Strike is one of the options. When we get there and we advise ourselves appropriately and strike is the best, we will take it," Dr Armah affirmed in an interview with JoyNews, underscoring the potential impact on the healthcare sector if their grievances continue unaddressed.




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