Organized Labour has suspended its earlier notice of strike action until further notice. The initial strike notice was based on the negative impact of illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, in Ghana.
Organized Labour had indicated its position by calling for all workers across the country to lay down their tools in protest against the environmental destruction caused by this illegal activity.
In its statement, Organized Labour emphasized that the government must take clear and practical steps to address the galamsey issue in order to achieve a meaningful resolution. The ongoing fight against illegal mining has drawn the attention of various institutions, departments, agencies, and individuals, all expressing their concerns about the severe repercussions on Ghana’s rivers and forests.
Following further deliberations and a series of press releases from the government, which offered assurances of action, Organized Labour decided to suspend its planned strike action. The suspension is meant to allow time for the government to demonstrate a genuine commitment to resolving the illegal mining crisis.
It is important to note that some key unions had already distanced themselves from the strike, including the Public Utility Workers Union, the Ghana Medical Association (GMA), the General Agricultural Workers Union, , and the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA).
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