Labour analyst, Austin Gamey, says Ghanaians should applaud Organised Labour for being the voice of the voiceless.
This follows Organised Labour’s declaration of a nationwide strike effective October 10, 2024, following the government’s failure to address their demands concerning illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey.
In an emergency meeting held on Tuesday, October 1, Organised Labour expressed frustration over the government’s inaction.
It had previously set a deadline (end of September) for the government to take decisive measures against illegal mining activities, which they argue are detrimental to the environment and the livelihoods of many Ghanaians.
Joshua Ansah, Secretary General of the TUC, in a statement, noted that “Following the expiration of our deadline, and the failure of the government to meet our demands on illegal mining, Organised Labour has decided to declare a nationwide strike with effect from October 10, 2024.”
Speaking in an interview with Nana Tuffour Boateng on Eyewitness News on Citi FM on Tuesday, Mr Gamey noted that though the strike would be a disruption, it would be a ‘worthy disruption.’
“Obviously it will be a disruption but it is a worthy disruption and I think that we should applaud Organised Labour for being very helpful to the voiceless people in this country,” he stated.
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