The Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Miners (GNASSM) has made a plea to Organised Labour to reconsider their decision to proceed with a nationwide strike scheduled to commence on October 10.
The strike action by Organised Labour is in response to the government’s failure to address their demands, which include a total ban on small-scale mining and the implementation of a state of emergency to combat illegal mining, known as galamsey.
In an effort to address the escalating situation, the Presidency has extended an invitation to the leadership of Organised Labour for discussions regarding the impending strike.
Speaking at a press conference in Kumasi on October 3, GNASSM expressed apprehensions about the potential negative impact the strike could have on the country’s already fragile economy.
The association emphasized the importance of exploring alternative solutions to tackle the issue of galamsey, rather than resorting to strike actions that could exacerbate economic challenges.
The association called on the government to promptly deploy personnel to water bodies to mitigate the ongoing pollution affecting various water sources.
“We urgently call on the government to dispatch personnel to water bodies to halt the ongoing pollution, and GNASSM stands ready to provide support in any capacity necessary.
