The Public Utility Workers Union (PUWU) of TUC-Ghana has confirmed its participation in the nationwide strike scheduled for Thursday, October 10, 2024.
In a letter sent to the Managing Director of the Ghana Water Company on Tuesday, October 8, PUWU stated that all its members, except those in the Production and Maintenance Units, would be joining the strike.
This industrial action is part of Organised Labour’s broader initiative to pressure the government into declaring a state of emergency to tackle the illegal mining (galamsey) crisis, which has caused extensive environmental damage across the country.
The strike reflects Organised Labour’s frustration with the government’s perceived failure to address critical national issues, with illegal mining being a major concern.
“At a meeting held on Tuesday, 01 October 2024, in the Conference Room of the Hall of Trades Union in Accra, the leadership of Organised Labour decided to embark on a nationwide strike action against issues Pertaining to Illegal Small-Scale Mining.
“This decision was reinforced by Organised Labour at its meeting held on October 07, 2024, at the Hall of Trades Union. In this regard, we hereby write to officially notify you that PUWU, and all its members, except Production and Maintenance Units shall join in this nationwide strike, starting from Thursday, 10th October, 2024 as per the attached statement.”
