After months of protracted negotiations marked by delays and industrial actions, the Medical Laboratory Professionals Workers Union (MELPWU) has successfully signed its first-ever Collective Agreement with the government.
The signing, which took place on November 20 at the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC), promises to significantly improve the work conditions for medical laboratory professionals working under the Ministry of Health and its agencies across the country.
The agreement, set to take effect from August 2024, includes both financial and non-financial benefits aimed at enhancing the welfare of laboratory professionals.
Key provisions include workman's compensation, rural incentive packages, professional development support, market premiums, and medical subsidies.