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Galamsey: UTAG declares nationwide strike effective October 10

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has declared an indefinite strike starting Thursday, October 10, 2024, in response to illegal mining also known as galamsey activities in the country. This decision comes despite Organised Labour’s recent suspension of their planned strike after the government has resolved to deal with the menace. According to the Association, in a referendum held ...

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Dissident Organised Labour members plan to sue over ‘unlawful’ galamsey strike threat

A senior lecturer at Kumasi Technical University, Dr Sampson Anomah, has revealed that he and other dissenting members of Organised Labour are prepared to sue over the union’s threats nationwide. Organised Labour is striking over government’s inaction on illegal mining, or galamsey, and its destruction of water bodies. S peaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Wednesday, October 8, Dr. Anomah expressed concerns ...

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