Fair Wages and Salaries Commission boss George Smith-Graham blamed nurse union fights for delayed pay changes. The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association created legal problems that stopped new work rules from starting. Smith-Graham said government never tried to slow down the process on purpose. Union members filed court papers against each other and blocked their better conditions. The legal mess forced officials to find new ways to help nurses.
Smith-Graham spoke on Citi FM about the troubles facing healthcare workers across the country. He said his team jumped into action when the union problems started hurting nurses and midwives. The current work agreement expires next year and needs quick fixes to protect worker benefits. Officials want to move the start date to 2026 because money remains tight for the government. Smith-Graham believes nurses deserve full benefits from improved conditions without breaking the national budget.
The commission chief stressed that all sides agreed on most parts of the new deal. Workers would gain better pay and conditions under the revised agreement between unions and government. Officials hope the delayed start gives them time to find money for the program. Smith-Graham wants nurses to receive complete benefits rather than partial payments that hurt their families.
Smith-Graham spoke on Citi FM about the troubles facing healthcare workers across the country. He said his team jumped into action when the union problems started hurting nurses and midwives. The current work agreement expires next year and needs quick fixes to protect worker benefits. Officials want to move the start date to 2026 because money remains tight for the government. Smith-Graham believes nurses deserve full benefits from improved conditions without breaking the national budget.
The commission chief stressed that all sides agreed on most parts of the new deal. Workers would gain better pay and conditions under the revised agreement between unions and government. Officials hope the delayed start gives them time to find money for the program. Smith-Graham wants nurses to receive complete benefits rather than partial payments that hurt their families.
