GNAT and Other Unions Walk Out of Crucial Organized Labour Meeting Ahead of Planned Nationwide Strike

In a dramatic turn of events, the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) and other key unions staged a walkout from a critical Organized Labour meeting held on the eve of a potential nationwide strike, scheduled for Thursday, October 10, 2024.

The strike, which had been highly anticipated, was intended to push the government to address a range of labour demands.

The planned strike was part of efforts to pressure the government into taking decisive action on issues affecting the labour sector, particularly illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.

Galamsey continues to wreak havoc on the environment, especially on water bodies, farmlands, and ecosystems, despite widespread public outcry.

Prior to the walkout, the government had announced a new set of measures aimed at tackling illegal mining.

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Although these measures were intended to demonstrate the government’s commitment to solving the galamsey problem, it appears that tensions between labour unions and the government have reached a breaking point, leaving many wondering whether the strike will still take place as planned.

The walkout suggests that GNAT and other unions may not have been satisfied with the government’s latest proposals or the pace at which these measures are being implemented.

Union leaders have long argued that the government’s response to environmental degradation caused by galamsey has been inadequate and that immediate action is needed to safeguard the livelihoods of those affected.

Further details on the walkout and the potential impact of this development on tomorrow’s strike are expected soon, as Organized Labour and union leaders reassess their strategies.

Stay tuned for more updates as the situation unfolds.

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