They Need More Pay- Sarkodie Backs Mortuary Workers Over Strike Notice
Sarkodie has taken to Twitter to express his thoughts on a recent announcement made by the Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana (MOWAG) over their intention to embark on a nationwide strike.
The association has declared its intention to initiate an indefinite nationwide strike starting on Wednesday, November 29, 2023.
The rapper emphasized that these workers have long been marginalized, despite their occupation being one of the most challenging and risky in the world. He warned that if the government remains indifferent to the impending strike, it could have severe consequences for the nation, considering the death rate.
Sarkodie highlighted the fact that mortuary work is often undervalued in the country, despite its crucial role in ensuring proper treatment of the deceased before burial. He urged the government to address the demands of the Mortuary Workers Association and provide them with the necessary equipment to carry out their duties effectively.
“This will affect us heavily… Yes, I wouldn’t want a strike especially from “them” but I understand… this is one of the underrated/underpaid jobs yet one of the hardest and riskiest jobs. They deserve the right salary, equipment and environment to work effectively … We can escape some services in life but this,” he wrote on Twitter in reaction to the report as shared by seasoned blogger Ameyaw Debrah.
Recall that MOWAG has cited Section 159 of Act 651 (2003) of the Constitution as the legal basis for their decision to embark on this strike. By exercising their fundamental human rights as guaranteed by the 1992 Constitution, the association aims to draw attention to their grievances.
In a press statement issued on Monday, November 20, 2023, MOWAG formally notified six government institutions, namely the Ministries of Health, Employment, and Labour Relations, National Security, Finance, the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission, and the National Labour Commission.
We respectfully do not intend to bore your good-selves with long essay. However, at the general meeting of members of MOWAG, it was agreed that since all avenues to resolve our grievances has proven futile, notice of indefinite nationwide STRIKE be served as in Section 159 of Act,651(2003).
Our position is that, all Mortuary Workers in Ghana shall lay down their tools starting on Wednesday, 29th November, 2023, until all matters already in your domain are resolved. This is in exercise of our rights as the 1992 constitution of the Republic of Ghana stipulates. You are respectfully notified. No scheme of life can be right or complete which dooms those who toil hardest to get the meanest share of the good things of life and to have no chance of living in the fullest sense.”
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