Tensions have surfaced within Organized Labour as factions, particularly the Technical University Teachers Association of Ghana (TUTAG), claim they were not consulted before the announcement of a nationwide strike set to begin on Thursday, October 10, 2024.
This strike follows the government’s decision not to declare a state of emergency at illegal mining sites, commonly known as galamsey.
A group identifying themselves as Concerned Members of Organized Labour has voiced opposition to how the strike decision was communicated.
While they support the fight against galamsey, they believe that the leadership’s approach was improper.
They are calling on Organized Labour’s leadership to suspend the strike and engage in further dialogue with the government.
Dr. Solomon Fokuo, a member of TUTAG, expressed these concerns to journalists in Kumasi, stating that if the leadership had shown the same level of commitment to addressing the welfare of their members, the situation could have been handled more effectively.
He emphasized that while they oppose galamsey and condemn its destructive impact on water bodies and the environment, the real issue lies in how Organized Labour has approached this matter.