By Jamesetta D. Williams
Aggrieved workers at Phebe Hospital have insisted that they will not return to work until a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is negotiated and signed, outlining the resolution of their grievances and guaranteeing the implementation of agreed commitments.
The workers say the signing of a formal agreement is essential to restoring confidence between employees, hospital management, and the Government of Liberia following the ongoing industrial action at the referral health facility.
According to the aggrieved workers, the proposed MoU should clearly define the responsibilities of all parties and provide assurances that promises made during negotiations will be honored.
Union representatives maintained that no decision to resume medical duties will be taken until the agreement has been finalized and endorsed by all stakeholders involved in the dispute.
The workers argued that previous engagements have failed to produce lasting solutions, making a legally recognized agreement necessary to prevent future misunderstandings and ensure accountability.
The industrial action has continued to disrupt healthcare services at Phebe Hospital, one of Liberia’s major referral medical facilities, which serves thousands of patients from Bong County and neighboring counties in central Liberia.
Patients seeking medical attention have reportedly been affected by the ongoing work stoppage, raising concerns about access to essential healthcare services in the region.
As of Monday, hospital authorities and the Government of Liberia had not publicly responded to the workers’ latest demand for the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding.
Meanwhile, efforts to resolve the impasse are expected to continue as stakeholders seek a peaceful settlement that would allow the resumption of normal medical services while addressing the concerns raised by the aggrieved workers.
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