Stay home from Oct. 10 – Organised labour declares nationwide strike over galamsey

Organised Labour has announced plans to begin a nationwide strike effective Thursday, 10 0ctober 2024.
This follows government's failure to address critical concerns regarding illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey.
The announcement comes after an emergency meeting on Tuesday, 2 October 2024, where union representatives expressed their dissatisfaction with government's lack of action.
In a prior ultimatum, Organised Labour had given the government until the end of September to implement effective measures against illegal mining activities, which they contend are harming the environment and jeopardising the livelihoods of many Ghanaians.
Joshua Ansah, Secretary General of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), emphasised the urgency of their decision, stating,
“Following the expiration of our deadline, and the failure of the government to meet our demands on illegal mining, Organised Labour has decided to declare a nationwide strike with effect from October 10, 2024.”
Mr. Ansah called on all workers to stay at home beginning Thursday, 10 October 2024, to apply pressure on the government for immediate action to address illegal mining.
Source: classfmonline.com
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