GMA opts out of organized labour’s nationwide strike

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The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has instructed its members to continue providing full medical services, despite the nationwide strike planned by Organised Labour set to begin on Thursday, October 10, 2024.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, GMA President Dr. Frank Serebour clarified that the association has not declared any industrial action and, as such, all members are expected to maintain uninterrupted services.

”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.”

While standing with Organised Labour’s fight against illegal mining, or “galamsey,” Dr. Serebour emphasized that the GMA would not be joining the strike.

He assured that the National Executive Council (NEC) would provide further updates if necessary.

Organized Labour’s strike comes after several failed attempts to get the government to address the devastating effects of illegal mining, commonly called galamsey, on the environment.

The group has repeatedly called for urgent measures to protect water bodies and forest reserves, which are being destroyed by these activities.

Despite the President’s appeal to the group on Thursday, October 3, Organised Labour believes the government’s response has been inadequate.

After a meeting on Monday, October 7, Organized Labour agreed to proceed with the nationwide strike as a way to push for much more concrete solutions.

 

Online story by: Joycelyn Glory | univers.ug.edu.gh 

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