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Accra, Oct.08, GNA– The government has expressed surprise at Organised Labour’s decision to proceed with the planned industrial action on October 10, 2024, despite its assurances to address the ongoing illegal mining problem.

The front held a closed-door meeting with President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo last Thursday, at which the government outlined various measures that would be implemented in the coming months to tackle the vexed issue.

But the TUC and affiliates Monday said the strike would proceed on October 10, 2024, as planned.

It said the measures proposed by the government did not adequately address Organised Labour’s demands, and “therefore our notice of strike remains unchanged.”

A statement issued by Information Minister Fatimatu Abubakar on Monday night expressed the government’s shock that Organised Labour opted to move forward with the strike action after discussions with the President.

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