The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has declared an indefinite strike, effective October 10, 2024, following an overwhelming vote in favour of industrial action to support a nationwide ban on mining and prospecting activities in ecologically sensitive areas.
The decision, backed by 77.95% of UTAG members across 15 branches, underscores the association's firm stance on protecting the environment from destructive mining practices.
In a referendum organised by UTAG's National Executive Council (NEC), 2,153 out of 2,762 members voted "Yes" in support of the strike, calling for an immediate halt to mining in forest reserves, farmlands, and water bodies.
Only 607 members opposed the strike, with just two abstaining.