The Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana (MOWAG) is once again threatening to initiate a nationwide strike in November, citing unresolved issues with the government.

This announcement follows a previous strike that was suspended in hopes of productive negotiations, which MOWAG claims have yet to yield any progress.

Representing mortuary workers across the country, the association has expressed mounting frustration over working conditions, including inadequate wages, unsafe facilities, and insufficient access to essential personal protective equipment (PPE).

MOWAG's General Secretary, Richard Kofi Jordan, told Citi News that these requests have been consistently raised with government officials since 2019, yet no meaningful actions have been taken to address them.

Despite suspending a recent industrial action, MOWAG says that members feel their voices are being ignored. According to Jordan, the government recently requested additional data from the association as part of ongoing negotiations.

However, MOWAG views this as a delay tactic and remains resolute in its decision to proceed with another strike if their demands are not met by the end of October.

Jordan emphasized that mortuary workers have faced years of challenging work conditions, sacrificing their health and safety for minimal reward.

“We are prepared to strike if no progress is made,” he said, underscoring that they are already planning for a walkout, which may take place either at the end of October or the start of November, depending on developments.

The association’s grievances include a strong demand for government intervention to improve the lives and conditions of mortuary workers across Ghana. If left unaddressed, this strike could disrupt services at mortuaries nationwide.