Galamsey: Organised labour suspends October 10 strike

Organised labour has suspended their planned October 10 strike over the illegal mining menace. This latest decision was announced by the Secretary General of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) Joshua Ansah on Wednesday.

Speaking in Accra, the TUC indicated that the decision followed a meeting with the government, during which the administration offered enhanced measures to strengthen the fight against illegal mining.

This comes days after the industrial group indicated that it was proceeding with its action as the government’s measures had not met its expectations.

In his submission to union members, Mr. Ansah indicated that the President had directed the Lands Minister to submit a request to Parliament for the revocation of L.I. 2462.

He mentioned that this, along with the deployment of soldiers to assist in the fight and the establishment of 14 courts for the trial of all arrested illegal miners showed enough commitment on Ghana’s part.

The TUC Boss added that government would see a reaction from organised labour if they do not fulfill their promise.