{"id":228553,"date":"2024-10-09T06:21:55","date_gmt":"2024-10-09T06:21:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/09\/gawu-directs-members-to-stay-off-work-on-thursday\/"},"modified":"2024-10-09T06:21:55","modified_gmt":"2024-10-09T06:21:55","slug":"gawu-directs-members-to-stay-off-work-on-thursday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/09\/gawu-directs-members-to-stay-off-work-on-thursday\/","title":{"rendered":"GAWU directs members to stay off work on Thursday"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The General Agricultural Workers Union (GAWU) of TUC-Ghana has directed its members to embark on a nationwide strike starting Thursday, October 10, 2024.<\/p>\n<p>This decision comes after the government failed to address Organised Labour\u2019s demands regarding illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement issued on Tuesday, October 8, GAWU explained that its resolve was strengthened after Organized Labour\u2019s meeting with President Akufo-Addo on Thursday, October 3, 2024.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, the President was unable to convince Organized Labour to reconsider its decision, prompting other bodies to join the strike.<\/p>\n<p>GAWU\u2019s action is part of a broader push by Organized Labour to pressure the government into declaring a state of emergency to tackle galamsey.<\/p>\n<p>The strike is expected to affect various sectors, with workers staying off work until the government meets their demands.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe therefore call on management to support this course as all workers are directed to stay off work with effect from Thursday 10th October 2024 until the government accede to our demands.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Click Here to read the statement by GAWU<\/p>\n<p>\u2014\u2013<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Explore the world of impactful news with CitiNewsroom on WhatsApp!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Click on the link to join the Citi Newsroom channel for curated, meaningful stories tailored just for YOU<\/strong>: <strong>https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaCYzPRAYlUPudDDe53x<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>No spam, just the stories that truly matter! #StayInformed #CitiNewsroom #CNRDigital<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The General Agricultural Workers Union (GAWU) of TUC-Ghana has directed its members to embark on a nationwide strike starting Thursday, October 10, 2024. 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