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Galamsey: Two Organised Labour leaders acted alone in calling off strike – Prof. Gyampo

Galamsey: Two Organised Labour leaders acted alone in calling off strike – Prof. Gyampo

Professor Ransford Gyampo, President of the University of Ghana, Legon chapter of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UG-TAG), has dropped a bombshell, accusing two leaders of Organised Labour, Joshua Ansah and Dr. Isaac Bampoe,

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Galamsey menace: I’m not an idiot to be neutral – Franklin Cudjoe pours out frustration over gov’t insensitivity

Galamsey menace: I’m not an idiot to be neutral – Franklin Cudjoe pours out frustration over gov’t insensitivity

Founding President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has declared his utter disgust and rejection of the government's handling of critical issues affecting Ghana. This comes on the heels of the Organized Labour's decision to call

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Election 2024: Aspirants must sign up to ‘polluter pays principle’ to fight galamsey – Eco-Conscious Citizens

Election 2024: Aspirants must sign up to ‘polluter pays principle’ to fight galamsey – Eco-Conscious Citizens

A civil society organization, Eco-Conscious Citizens, has made a compelling demand ahead of the December 7 elections. The group is calling on all political aspirants to commit to the "Polluter Pays Principle" as a precondition

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UTAG declares indefinite strike over galamsey

UTAG declares indefinite strike over galamsey

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has declared an indefinite strike across all 15 branches, starting today, October 10, 2024. This decision follows a referendum where an overwhelming 77.95% of members voted in favor

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Organised Labour leaders came to meeting with pre-prepared speech calling off intended strike – UG-TAG President

Organised Labour leaders came to meeting with pre-prepared speech calling off intended strike – UG-TAG President

President of the University of Ghana, Legon branch of the university Teachers Association of Ghana (UG-TAG), Professor Ransford Gyampo, has accused two leaders of Organised Labour, Joshua Ansah and Dr. Isaac Bampoe, of showing up

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Organised Labour suspends intended strike on October 10

Organised Labour suspends intended strike on October 10

Organised Labour has suspended its planned nationwide strike scheduled for October 10, 2024. The strike was intended to pressure the President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo-led government to take decisive action against illegal mining, known commonly

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Public Utility workers’ Union joins nationwide strike against galamsey

Public Utility workers’ Union joins nationwide strike against galamsey

The Public Utility Workers Union (PUWU) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) Ghana has officially notified the Ghana Water Company Ltd of its intention to join the nationwide strike against illegal small-scale mining, popularly known

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Galamsey: Small-Scale Miners to demonstrate against Organised Labour’s strike

Galamsey: Small-Scale Miners to demonstrate against Organised Labour’s strike

The Responsible Small-Scale Miners Association of Ghana has announced plans to stage a demonstration on October 12, 2024, in Accra, in response to Organised Labour's threatened nationwide strike starting October 10, 2024. The miners in

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Organised Labour to proceed with nationwide strike over galamsey on Oct. 10

Organised Labour to proceed with nationwide strike over galamsey on Oct. 10

Organised Labour has reaffirmed its decision to embark on a nationwide strike on Thursday, October 10, despite President Akufo-Addo's appeal to reconsider the action. The strike is in protest of the government's inaction against illegal

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Declare state of emergency to fight galamsey – Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor

Declare state of emergency to fight galamsey – Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor

Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, is advocating for the declaration of a state of emergency to tackle galamsey (illegal mining) activities. He believes this measure would enable the state to introduce special