The Health Accounting Staff Association of Ghana (HASAG) has issued a warning to the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC), threatening industrial action over what it describes as an unreasonably prolonged delay in negotiations for its conditions of service.

According to HASAG, negotiations that began in November 2023 have been stalled for over eight months, with the FWSC failing to respond to several formal requests to reconvene talks.

The Association is demanding that the FWSC return to the negotiation table by Monday, June 23, 2025, to conclude discussions—particularly on the financial components of the agreement—failing which it will “activate all lawful steps,” including a possible strike.

In a letter dated June 18 and signed by its National President, Emmanuel Dennis Kofi Amoah, HASAG described the delay as a violation of Article 13(i) and (ii) of the Standing Negotiating Committee (SNC) Rules, which stipulate that negotiations must conclude within two months of commencement, or an additional two weeks if unresolved matters remain.

“This continued delay runs counter to the principles of good faith negotiations,” the Association said, warning that unresolved issues have triggered “strong agitations and unrest” among its members nationwide.

HASAG further accused the FWSC of “deliberate sabotage,” alleging that the delay was a calculated effort to frustrate the Association and weaken its ranks.

It noted with dismay that some of its members have defected to the Health Services Workers Union (HSWU), which began negotiations later but has already concluded talks and is enjoying the financial benefits.

The Association has since reported the FWSC to the National Labour Commission and is calling on the Ministries of Finance, Health, and Employment to intervene urgently to avoid disruptions in the public health sector’s financial management.

HASAG emphasized that it remains committed to dialogue but will not hesitate to take lawful industrial action if the FWSC fails to meet Monday’s deadline.