Organised Labour has remained defiant despite a plea from President Akufo-Addo to call off its intended strike, which starts on Thursday, October 10.
The strike is in response to the government’s failure to address their concerns about illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey.
"While the President has shown some commitment, we need more than just promises…We need action, and until we see concrete steps being taken, our position remains unchanged. We cannot sit by while our environment is destroyed, and we will not compromise on the future of our natural resources," Joshua Ansah, Secretary General of Organised Labour said after a meeting today.
President Akufo-Addo last week called on organised labour to reconsider its planned nationwide strike, citing his commitment to tackling illegal mining, a pressing concern for the unions.
During a closed-door meeting on Thursday, October 3, with union leaders, President Akufo-Addo acknowledged the growing frustration over illegal mining’s environmental damage but requested more time to address their demands.
The unions have raised alarm over what they view as insufficient government action to curb the environmental degradation caused by illegal mining.
The unions, advocating for immediate and decisive measures, believe that the rampant illegal mining poses a grave threat to Ghana’s natural resources.
Union leaders have insisted that the issue demands swift action to protect the country’s environment from further destruction.