By Prince Ahenkorah
The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has called on its members to continue providing full services without any interruptions, whereas the Technical University Teachers Association of Ghana (TUTAG) has issued a disclaimer, distancing itself from some members of the Kumasi Technical University, who publicly opposed Organized Labour’s planned strike.
Set to commence on Thursday, October 10, Organized Labour, has notified its intention to embark on a nationwide strike.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, October 8, the Ghana Medical Association’s President, Dr Frank Serebour, clarified, “The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has not declared a roadmap for industrial action. Therefore, all members are expected to continue providing full services without interruptions.”
He also expressed the GMA’s solidarity with Organized Labour in its campaign against illegal mining, commonly referred to as “galamsey,” but emphasized that the GMA would not be joining the strike yet.
“The GMA, however, is in solidarity with Organized Labour in this fight against galamsey. The National Executive Council (NEC) will provide further information when necessary,” Dr Serebour added.
Meanwhile, the Technical University Teachers Association of Ghana (TUTAG), has also issued a disclaimer, distancing itself from some members of the Kumasi Technical University who publicly opposed Organized Labour’s industrial strike, set to commence on October 10, 2024, aiming to end illegal mining.
On Monday, October 7, a faction of the Kumasi Technical University chapter of TUTAG, voiced their opposition to the strike, citing a lack of consultation by Organized Labour before the announcement of the industrial action.
Organized Labour had earlier announced plans to embark on an indefinite strike after the government failed to meet its demands to ban illegal mining.
Despite a meeting convened by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, where Organized Labour was asked to reconsider the strike, the group decided to proceed with their plans.
In a statement dated October 8, TUTAG, urged its members to remain steadfast and adhere to the planned timelines for the strike, emphasizing the importance of unity in the fight against illegal mining.
The statement reaffirmed TUTAG’s commitment to supporting the strike action and rejected the opposing stance expressed by certain members of its Kumasi chapter.
