Ghana Mineworkers Union demand suspension of contract mining directive, threaten industrial action

The Ghana Mineworkers’ Union (GMWU) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has demanded the immediate suspension of the Minerals Commission’s directive requiring major mining companies to transition from owner-mining to contract mining, warning that failure to address its concerns could trigger industrial action across the

Education Minister Paul Calandra says he remains optimistic over ongoing contract negotiations for teachers and education workers, while unions are expressing frustrations over the government's demands and a stall on discussions.