{"id":251581,"date":"2024-11-15T17:25:41","date_gmt":"2024-11-15T17:25:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/11\/15\/government-signs-agreement-with-hswu-iaa\/"},"modified":"2024-11-15T17:25:41","modified_gmt":"2024-11-15T17:25:41","slug":"government-signs-agreement-with-hswu-iaa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/11\/15\/government-signs-agreement-with-hswu-iaa\/","title":{"rendered":"Government Signs Agreement With HSWU, IAA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Ing. Benjamin Arthur (R) and Franklin Owusu Ansah exchanging the agreement<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The government has signed two agreements with the Health Services Workers Union (HSWU) and the Public Services Workers Union (PSWU) on behalf of staff of the Internal Audit Agency (IAA) to improve the working conditions of the members of the two unions.<\/p>\n<p>The two unions and the government team expressed satisfaction with the progress made in negotiations.<\/p>\n<p>These agreements demonstrate the government\u2019s dedication to worker welfare and transparency, promoting harmony and productivity in the health sector and accountability in public fund management.<\/p>\n<p><strong>HSWU Agreement<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The government and HSWU signed an agreement on November 11, 2024, to improve working conditions for union members.<\/p>\n<p>Representing the government, the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) Chief Executive, Ing. Benjamin Arthur, said he was excited about the outcome of the lengthy engagement.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHealth service workers play a significant role in the country\u2019s development, and we appreciate their efforts,\u201d he said and thanked the leaders of the union for their support throughout the process.<\/p>\n<p>Ing. Arthur expressed the hope that future negotiations will be smoother, quicker, and even exceed expectations to provide better conditions, promoting harmony and productivity.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Deputy Director for Human Resource at the Ministry of Health, Joana Abakah-Yamoah, assured the union that their concerns would be addressed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Union\u2019s Concerns<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>However, General Secretary of HSWU, Franklin Owusu Ansah expressed concerns over negotiation delays, urging faster progress.<\/p>\n<p>Despite not receiving everything they asked for, Mr. Ansah emphasised that the union signed the agreement because it prioritised the country\u2019s interest. Looking forward, he said he hoped future negotiations would address the union\u2019s concerns and improve the health sector.<\/p>\n<p><strong>IAA Agreement<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The government signed an agreement with PSWU on October 1, 2024, strengthening the IAA\u2019s role in ensuring government agencies\u2019 financial integrity.<\/p>\n<p>Ing. Arthur signed on behalf of the government, while the IAA Director- General, Dr. Eric Oduro Osae, represented the agency after which the two leaders exchanged documents to seal the agreement.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Oduro Osae expressed gratitude to the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission for securing fair compensation for IAA staff.<\/p>\n<p>Ing. Arthur reaffirmed the government\u2019s commitment to good governance and responsible resource management.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are committed to fair wages and salaries for all public sector workers. This agreement promotes transparency and accountability in public fund management,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Daily Guide Report<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 2 -->\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ing. Benjamin Arthur (R) and Franklin Owusu Ansah exchanging the agreement \u00a0 The government has signed two agreements with the Health Services Workers Union (HSWU) and the Public Services Workers Union (PSWU) on behalf of staff of the Internal Audit Agency (IAA) to improve the working conditions of the members of the two unions. 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