The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has directed its members to stay at post even as Organized Labour embarks on its intended strike on Thursday October 10, 2024.
The Association in a statement said all members are expected to continue providing full services without interruption.
The GMA however reiterated its solidarity with Organized Labour over its fight against Galamsey.
Organised labour is still set to embark on a strike on Thursday, October 10.
This industrial action aligns with its demand for the government to crack down on illegal mining by banning all forms of mining in forest reserves, among other measures.
This follows a crucial meeting with the President to deliberate on the request for more time to address their demands regarding the issue.
On October 3, President Akufo-Addo made an appeal to Organised Labour during a meeting asking them to reconsider the strike.
The president reassured the labour leaders of his administration’s commitment to tackling the environmental destruction caused by illegal mining, also known as galamsey.
The demands of organised labour’s demands included declaring a state of emergency, revoking L.I. 2462, and deploying the military to forest areas and water bodies to combat illegal mining.