Organised Labour, led by the Trades Union Congress (TUC), has served notice to embark on a nationwide strike action by the end of September if decisive action is not taken to address the threats of illegal mining.
Secretary General Joshua Ansah, in a statement, noted that there was a need for an immediate declaration of a state of emergency in all areas affected by illegal mining.
He also called on the government to place an immediate ban on all mining activities in forest reserves, the establishment of special courts to fast-track the prosecution of galamsey operators, and the deployment of the military to remove and destroy all mining equipment in affected areas.
He warned that if the government fails to address the issues raised, they would have no other option than to declare an industrial strike action.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
