The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has announced plans of carrying out its industrial action against illegal mining beginning today, Thursday, October 10, 2024.
This announcement comes on the back of Organised Labour’s decision to suspend its planned strike following the government’s pledge to address the issue.
During a vote on Wednesday, October 9, members of UTAG supported the motion to strike, with 2,153 votes in favour , 607 votes on the decision.
In a unanimous announcement, the National Executive Council of UTAG declared an immediate and indefinite strike across all 15 UTAG branches, effective Thursday.
The association has instructed its members to adhere to the strike until the government formally announces a nationwide ban on all mining and prospecting activities in protected areas, including forest reserves, farmlands, and water bodies.
UTAG’s bold move aims to pressure the government to take decisive action against galamsey, which has devastated Ghana’s water bodies and forests.
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