By Organised Labour, led by the Trades Union Congress (TUC), has issued a stern warning to the government, threatening a nationwide strike by the end of September if decisive action is not taken to address the escalating galamsey (illegal mining) crisis.
In a statement from Joshua Ansah, Secretary General of the TUC, Organised Labour demanded an immediate state of emergency in all areas affected by illegal mining.
The group also called for a suspension of all mining activities in forest reserves, the establishment of special courts to expedite the prosecution of galamsey operators, and the deployment of the military to remove and destroy all mining equipment in the affected regions.
Ansah emphasized that the government’s failure to act swiftly and decisively has led to severe environmental degradation, including the destruction of rivers, farmlands, and forest reserves.
The statement also warned that if no concrete measures are implemented by the end of September, Organised Labour will be compelled to initiate a series of demonstrations and a nationwide strike to compel government action.
This call from Organised Labour intensifies the pressure on the government to take immediate and effective steps against illegal mining, which continues to devastate Ghana’s natural resources and communities.
