The Ghana Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists (GAMLS) has called off its strike with immediate effect.
A statement from the association said the decision was arrived at following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the leadership of the Lab Scientists and officials of the Health Ministry.
“On behalf of the National Executive Council of the Ghana Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists (GAMLS), we inform our members that a memorandum of understanding (MOU) has been signed on this day of 1st June, 2018 between the Ministry of Health and GAMLS on the three key issues that compelled us to lay down our working tools,” the statement said.
[contextly_sidebar id=”Wd6lEuvYvWBugEB0GYAyxnIHg5iM5Ey0″]Members of the association have been on strike since May 21, 2018, protesting salary discrepancies they claim had existed for six years, after the introduction of the Single Spine Pay Policy.
The strike left hundreds of patients at public hospitals stranded.
The association has also accused medical superintendents and directors of disrespecting their profession by employing unlicensed personnel.
GAMLS in the statement further said a roadmap for the implementation of the MOU and other related resolutions would start on Monday 4th June 2018.
“Leadership assures all members of our total commitment to the full implementation of every item in the signed M.O.U. for the benefit of our members and cherished Clients. We seek your continuous support at each stage of implementing the agreed roadmap. We further pledge that the Association will stand by members who have been intimidated or victimised by management owing to their participation in this strike,” the statement assured.
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By: Godwin Akweiteh Allotey/citinewsroom.com/Ghana
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