Teacher Unions, JUSAG And 5 Govt Agencies To Strike On Monday

Seven government agencies have declared their intention to join the impending strike action by Organised Labour in protest of the proposed sale of 60% of Social Security and National Insurance Trust’s (SSNIT) shares in some four hotels.

This decision follows Organised Labour’s announcement of a nationwide industrial strike set to begin on Monday, July 15, 2024. They have directed members to stay away from work if SSNIT fails to cancel the controversial hotel sale.

Meanwhile; the National Pensions Regulatory Authority’s (NPRA) approval giving clearance to SSNIT, to proceed with its plan to offload part of its stake in the facilities.

The seven (7) agencies that have committed to participating in the strike include the Public Utility Workers Union of TUC-Ghana (PUWU), the General Transport, Petroleum and Chemical Workers Union of TUC, the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG), the Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG), Teacher Unions, and the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA).

Additionally, the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has declared its resolve to join the strike.

 

Below is the Public Utility Workers Union of TUC-Ghana (PUWU) press statement. 

 

 

 

Read the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) press statement below. 

 

 

 

The press statement from the General Transport, Petroleum and Chemical Workers Union of TUC is included below.

 

 

 

The press statement issued by the Teacher Unions is provided below.

 

 

 

The news release issued by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) can be found below.

 

 

The Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) has joined organised labour in laying down its tools from July 15.

 

 

In a related development, Rock City Hotel, in a letter dated July 12, announced its decision to withdraw its bid to purchase the 60% shares of the four hotels.

The hotels in question include La Palm Beach Hotel, Labadi Beach Hotel, Royal Ridge Hotel, and Elmina Beach Hotel.

Rock City’s letter, addressed to the Director-General of SSNIT, Mr. Kofi Osafo-Maafo, expressed their disappointment at the lack of stakeholder engagement, which they believe has contributed to the negativity surrounding their bid.

 

 

 

 

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