Hospitals, Courts, Schools, Transport: Here are the services that will halt if Organised Labour strikes

Organised Labour, the umbrella body of several labour unions in Ghana has annoucned that it will be embarking on a strike action effective Thursday, October 10, 2024.

The decision by Organised Labour comes after the president failed to meet an earlier deadline set in demand of government's action against illegal mining.

Unions that fall under Organised Labour

Organised Labour serves as Ghana's body umbrella for labour unions, including:

Trades Union Congress (TUC)

Ghana Federation of Labour (GFL)

Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT)

National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT)

Coalition of Concerned Teachers (CCT)

Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG)

Judicial Services Staff Association (JUSAG)

Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA)

Ghana Medical Association (GMA)

University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG)

Technical Universities Teachers' Association of Ghana (TUTAG)

Technical Universities Administrators Association of Ghana (TUAAG)

Industrial and Commercial Workers Union (ICU)

Services that will be impacted

With the unions under Organised Labour forming a major part of Ghana's public and private workforce, a strike would impact various facets of the economy.

A strike will result in commercial and other activities coming to a halt.

Education: Schools and universities may close, affecting teaching and administrative services.

Healthcare: Hospitals and clinics could see a reduction or halt in services, including outpatient and emergency care. The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) and the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) have both issued statements announcing their decision to join the strike.

Public services: Government offices and local government services may be disrupted, impacting administrative functions and public service delivery. Institutions such as Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) will be affected.

Judiciary: Court operations could be affected, delaying legal proceedings and administrative tasks.

Transportation: Public transportation services will be disrupted, including those provided by unionised taxi drivers.

President asks for more time

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Meanwhile, President Nana Akufo-Addo has asked Organised Labour to give him more time to act.

According to reports, President Akufo-Addo, in a meeting with the leadership of Organised Labour, requested more time and entreated the group to back down on their intended strike action.

However, Organised Labour has since reaffirmed their decision to embark on the strike.

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