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UTAG Suspends Galamsey Strike
30 Oct

UTAG Suspends Galamsey Strike

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The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has officially suspended its strike action against illegal mining, commonly referred to as ‘galamsey’. The strike, which began on October 10, 2024, was initiated to fight the severe environmental impact of galamsey on the country’s water bodies, forest reserves as well as the livelihoods of people in the affected communities. However, in a statement issued yesterday, the UTAG indicated that the decision to suspend the strike was made following a nationwide vote by its members. The National President of the Association, Prof. Mamudu A. Akudugu, acknowledged that suspending the strike was a difficult…
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Public Services Workers Union To Strike Today Over Unpaid Allowances
21 Oct

Public Services Workers Union To Strike Today Over Unpaid Allowances

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The Public Services Workers Union (PSWU) is set to begin an indefinite strike today, Monday, October 21, 2024, following the government’s failure to address their demands for institution-specific allowances despite multiple attempts at resolution. The PSWU expressed frustration over the government’s refusal to honour these allowances, which they claim has worsened the financial burden on public service workers. The Union has been advocating for allowances that reflect the unique challenges faced by its members in various institutions. In response, the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) has urged the PSWU to reconsider its decision, warning that the strike will disrupt…
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Government Promises To Settle CETAG Allowances Within Two Weeks Amid Ongoing Strike
24 Jul

Government Promises To Settle CETAG Allowances Within Two Weeks Amid Ongoing Strike

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The government says the allowances for teachers from the various Colleges of Education, who went on strike, will be paid within two weeks. This follows the refusal of members of the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) to call off their prolonged industrial action. Despite a court ruling declaring the strike illegal, the teachers have not returned to work. Consequently, salaries for those who did not work in July have been frozen. Speaking to JoyNews, the Director for Tertiary Education at the Ministry of Education, Professor Francis Nunoo stated that, teachers have eight days to resume their duties…
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SSNIT Hotels Sale: Organised Labour Calls Off Strike After Emergency Meeting
15 Jul

SSNIT Hotels Sale: Organised Labour Calls Off Strike After Emergency Meeting

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Organised Labour has called off its strike following an emergency meeting held on Monday, July 15, 2024. In a press statement signed by the Secretary General of the Trades Union Congress, Dr Yaw Baah; the Chairman of the Forum of Public Sector Workers, Dr Isaac Bampoe Addo; and the Deputy Secretary General of the Ghana Federation of Labour, Kenneth Koomson; the unions have given SSNIT one month to engage with them and resolve all outstanding issues related to the management of their pensions. Additionally, all members have been requested to resume work on July 16. The unions, however, threatened to…
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MoMo Agents Threaten Strike Over E-levy
20 Mar

MoMo Agents Threaten Strike Over E-levy

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The Mobile Money Advocacy Group Ghana (MOMAG) and Momo Agents are up in arms with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) for imposing E-levy on agent SIM cards. They argue that, this levy amounts to double taxation for their businesses. Despite engaging in discussions with the GRA to address their grievances, MOMAG said no satisfactory resolution has been achieved. The additional levy, coupled with the existing 10% income tax on transactions, is significantly impacting the financial viability of their operations, according to MOMAG. In a statement released on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, MOMAG revealed the urgency of the situation. According to…
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Doctors At KATH To Embark On Indefinite Strike
12 Mar

Doctors At KATH To Embark On Indefinite Strike

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Doctors at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) are threatening to embark on an indefinite strike. This is due to plans to move them out of their residences at Danyame in the Ashanti Regional capital, Kumasi. The Chairman of the Komfo Anokye Doctors Association, Dr. Michael Leat confirmed on Adom FM’s morning show, Dwaso Nsem Tuesday that they had been given one-week ultimatum to vacate the premises without any resettlement plans. A letter jointly signed by various consultants and specialists at KATH expressed their grievances regarding the eviction notice served to them. The doctors have given government a three-day ultimatum…
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Labour Commission To Engage Mortuary Workers Today Over Their Intended Strike
29 Nov

Labour Commission To Engage Mortuary Workers Today Over Their Intended Strike

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The National Labour Commission (NLC) is set to meet with the leadership of the Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana (MOWAG) today, Wednesday, November 29, in an attempt to mediate their scheduled indefinite strike. Richard Kofi Jordan, the General Secretary of MOWAG, expressed the association’s commitment to approaching the meeting with the highest level of good faith. In an interview with Citi FM on Tuesday, November 28, Mr Jordan emphasised their intention to explore all legal avenues in addressing the matter. “We have a meeting with the NLC at 11: am at the NLC’s office. We are trying to respect the…
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Mortuary Workers Declare Intention For Nationwide Strike
24 Nov

Mortuary Workers Declare Intention For Nationwide Strike

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The Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana (MOWAG) has serve notice of an indefinite nationwide strike on Wednesday, 29th November,2023, until their issues are resolved. MOWAG said the notice of the indefinite nationwide strike is in accordance with Section 159 of Act 651(2003) of the constitution. The move, the group said is to exercise their fundamental human rights as enshrined in the 1992 Constitution. “Our position is that all mortuary workers in Ghana shall lay down their tools starting on Wednesday, 29th November, 2023, until all matters already in your domain are resolved. This is in exercise of our rights as…
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I Doubt Ato Forson Watches Or Reads International News- Kyei Baffour Stinks NDC MP
29 Jul

I Doubt Ato Forson Watches Or Reads International News- Kyei Baffour Stinks NDC MP

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A founding father of the New Patriotic Party’s USA and Austria branch, Mr. Kyei Baffour has cast doubt over the ability of Ato Forson to read and understand content of international news on Ghana’s economy.   Ato Forson, the Member of Parliament for Ajumako-Enyan-Esiam constituency and a former Deputy Minister of Finance was recently in the news claiming that the unbridled borrowing of the Akufo-Addo-led government, if not checked, will lead Ghana to rejoin the heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC).  https://youtu.be/XgA_dPcROdU But responding to his claims, Mr. Kyei Baffour stated on Wontumi TV that it was under the leadership of Ato Forson as deputy finance minister that Ghana was led to IMF.   “You were in charge…
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