Various transport unions in Ghana have reversed their decision to participate in a sit-down strike initiated by Organized Labour to protest the devastating impact of illegal mining (galamsey) on the environment.
The strike, slated for October 10, 2024, aimed to pressure the government to take decisive action against galamsey, which has severely polluted water bodies and destroyed forest reserves.
In a joint statement issued on October 9, 2024, transport unions such as PROTOA, Co-operative, Ghana Committed Drivers Association, Tiger Transport, and Image Transport expressed solidarity with Organized Labour but noted that withdrawing their services would harm commuters. "We affirm our full support for the call on the government to address the destruction caused by galamsey activities.
However, we cannot participate in the strike as it would detrimentally affect our customers," the statement read.