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UTAG proceed with strike, demand nationwide ban on mining in forest reserves
The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has decided to proceed on an industrial action despite Organised Labour’s suspension.
The Organised Labour on Wednesday, October 9, in a meeting disclosed that they have suspended their intended strike action commencing today, October 10.
However, UTAG, after a crucial meeting yesterday, decided to proceed with the strike demanding a nationwide ban on mining in forest reserves.
In a statement issued yesterday, October 9, “National Executive Council (NEC) of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has successfully concluded a referendum regarding industrial action to support a nationwide ban on mining and prospecting for gold and other minerals in forest reserves, farmlands, and rivers.”
They added, “The referendum, which involved participation from all 15 Member Branches of UTAG, had a total of 2,762 members casting their votes. The results are as follows: YES: 2,153 votes.”
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Read the full statement below
