HSWU is a Trade Union Organization within the Health Sector in Ghana. It is registered by Law and holds a collective Bargaining Certificate (CBC) that empowers it to do negotiations and collective bargaining on behalf of its over 40,000 membership. It has also been registered with the Registrar General's Department and holds a Certificate to Commence Business and a Certificate of Incorporation (can sue and be sued). Its Headquarters is at Hall of Trade Unions, Accra. The Union is affiliated to TUC (Ghana) and some Global Unions.
The Health Services Workers’ Union (HSWU) of Ghana Trades Union Congress (GTUC) came into existence in September 1966, through the merger of the then three independent trade unions. These were Gold Coast Hospital Employees Union (GCHEU), Medical Field Unit Employees Union (MFUEU) and Environmental Health Employees Union (EHEU). The three independent unions which operated from 1944 to 1955 had merged into one trade union known as the Health and General Hospital Workers Union (HGHWU) in 1955. HGHWU became affiliated with the Ghana TUC in 1957. HGHWU operated as an autonomous union from 1955 to 1965 following an emergency National Delegates Conference in Kumasi in 1966. The name HGHWU was changed to HSWU.
We envision HSWU, able to organize and recruit all paramedics and other health workers into a formidable organization with members getting job satisfaction to deepen industrial harmony for a better health care delivery.
To organize, protect, defend and educate all members to secure better conditions of service and job security through negotiations, collective bargaining and social dialogue to enhance productivity.
Members of HSWU are guided by values such as Professionalism, Teamwork, Discipline, Quality Health Service, Integrity, Excellence and Innovativeness.
HEALTH SERVICE WORKERS UNION (HSWU) LAUNCHES TERTIARY CLUB AT UHAS, HOHOE CAMPUS
Hohoe, Volta Region, Ghana – September 20, 2023
In a move aimed at nurturing the next generation of health professionals and trade unionists, the Health Services Workers’ Union (HSWU) of TUC (Ghana) officially launched the HSWU Tertiary Club at the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS), Hohoe Campus in the Volta Region of Ghana.
The inauguration ceremony, held on September 19, 2023, was attended by esteemed guests, including the Dean of UHAS, Prof. Ekow Baiden, and the 1st National Trustee of HSWU, Brother Godfred Oppong Kwakye.
Prof. Ekow Baiden, in his opening remarks, warmly welcomed the Union officials and commended HSWU for bringing the Tertiary Club to UHAS. He emphasized the importance of students’ involvement in the activities undertaken by HSWU within the university, recognizing the value of trade unionism in the education and future careers of the students.
Brother Godfred Oppong Kwakye, the 1st National Trustee of HSWU, delivered a keynote address outlining the club’s objectives. He reiterated that the HSWU Tertiary Club aims to instill the principles and values of trade unionism among tertiary students while highlighting the benefits of trade unions. Brother Oppong encouraged the students to stay informed about trade union issues, as this knowledge would prove invaluable as they enter the workforce in the future. Brother Richard Moses Appiah, the Regional Industrial Relations Officer also advised the student to be more interested in their pensions when they start work and plan towards it from the first date of employment.
During the inaugural event, the following executives were elected to lead the HSWU Tertiary Club, UHAS Chapter:
Chairman: Amehavi Joshua Elorm
Vice Chairperson: Yvette Akosua Yeboah
Secretary: Oteng-Asiedu Juliet
Assistant Secretary: Obeng Gifty
1st Trustee: Imoro Alhassan Baalayel
2nd Trustee: Anpong Gifty
Organizer: Ayinor William Kwesi
Brothers Donald Gyimah, National Youth Coordinator and Mawunyo K. Mensah, Volta and Oti Regional Youth Chairman congratulated the maiden executives and advised them to work hard to maintain the Club and make it attractive for more students to join. He then sworn them into their new positions. The newly elected executives pledged their commitment to fostering a vibrant and engaged community within the club, dedicated to championing the interests of UHAS students while promoting the values of the Union.
The Regional IRO of Volta/Oti, HSWU-TUC, the Region Women's Chairperson and MyLife Insurance Coordinator, visited KRACHI NCHUMURU DHD/ST. LUKE'S CLINIC Branch of HSWU-TUC to support the branch level election as well as addressing key issues in relation to the union and financial policy issues.
A section of HSWU Youth Council members together with the youth leadership paid a one-day working visit to the office of the Dean of the School of Public Health at UHAS - Hohoe Campus.
This is in line with the formation of HSWU TERTIARY CLUB at UHAS before November 2023. We are grateful to the University especially the Dean together with the HOD of Policy Planning and Management for their splendid receiption during our visit.
HSWU acknowledges the need to train its women in extra Income generating activities and entrepreneurial skills. The Northern Women's Committee organised training for the women in the region on making multipurpose soap and Brown Sugar. All these trainings are purposely conducted to help eradicate poverty by generating extra income.
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The Women's Committee of the Volta Region as part of celebrating International Women's Day visited the "Ho Teaching Hospital". and presented some items to the Neonatal and Intensive Care Unit. The Committee presented 40 pieces of baby court sheet and flip-flops, 40 gallons of HSWU made liquid soap made by the women of the HSWU.
Soap is very important to modern life and an essential commodity all over the world. It will continue to have demand so long as human beings exist. In light of this, having the knowledge and skill to prepare soap has the greatest ability to help you generate a sustainable income for a long time. Health Services Workers' Union_Ashanti Region, undertook alternative livelihood training to imbue the women with the skill of making liquid soap. this initiative would help members of the Union generate extra income to improve their living standards. We plead that more of such priceless should continue to help more women to generate extra income. Thank you HSWU for this great initiative
Through the Alternative Livelihood Training organized by the Health Services Workers' Union, some members of the Volta Regional Women's Committee were trained on how to make some wedding accessories. This surely has the ability to improve the livelihood of the women since they are been equipped with skills that will help them augment their income. Thank you very much for the training
