The Second Quarter National Council meeting of the Union of Professional Nurses and Midwives, Ghana (UPNMG) has concluded.
All Regional Executives and the National Council convened in Sunyani for a five-day meeting that began on June 20th.
With regard to its existing welfare packages (loan, hire buy, insurance, land and housing schemes and scholarships), the union's leadership reviewed how it could further improve upon them. In addition, the Union's Scholarship Scheme and the UPNMG Fund were updated.
The Scholarship Scheme
Leadership said that plans are far advanced to roll out its flagship Scholarship Scheme for all members eager to pursue nursing and Midwifery related courses at different levels inside the country.
The Auto Scheme
Leadership said that the much-awaited Auto plan which has been on the agenda of the Union is in its last consultation phase and will soon be brought out.
The UPNMG Investment Fund
Leaders have announced that they have registered The UPNMG Fund as a Fund Management Company - The UPNMG FUND LBG - where every member contributes a minimum of GHS50.00.
Operating the UPNMG Fund as a Fund Management Company has the following consequences:.
Higher dividends for shareholders are expected as a result of the proper management of the mutual fund.
Members' contributions will be shown on the fund's website.
Additional income will be generated for members of the UPNMG FUND LBG by managing funds from individuals, unions and institutions in addition to its own members.
Nurses and midwives are leaving the country in droves.
Many Ghanaian nurses and midwives are fleeing to the United Kingdom (UK) because of the deplorable working circumstances they experience in Ghana. This has been blamed on the leadership for their concern.
Leaders said they would send an official letter to their employer to see if they could work together to limit the number of incidents.
the acquisition of motorcycles to improve access to transportation
Leadership agreed to purchase three motorcycles for each region in order to improve the mobility of District and Regional Executives.
As a result, it is anticipated that the various regions would be better able to respond to member requests and conduct district tours.
Nurses' Fund refunds to UPNMG members.
Members of the legal team were on hand to answer concerns about the reimbursement of The Nurses Fund to current members of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA).
Two defamation claims brought by the GRNMA against the UPNMG in the Kumasi High Court were dismissed by the legal team, indicating they are on top of the situation.
Towards the Future
A unanimous decision was made to continue working for the union without any monetary compensation from the National Council.
A portion of each member's dues in each district has been designated for the regional quota, which will make it easier for the Executives in the various regions and districts to carry out their duties.
Those in charge have made it clear that they are determined and committed to improving the working conditions of nurses and midwives.
