TUC Chairman Urges Immediate Action Against Galamsey
The Trades Union Congress Chairman warns that illegal mining threatens Ghana's future and livelihoods
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- Bernard Owusu called for urgent action to end illegal mining, known as galamsey
- The TUC Chairman warned that galamsey poses a serious threat to jobs and livelihoods
The stakes
- Galamsey threatens both economic stability and environmental health in Ghana
- Failure to address illegal mining could lead to long-term detrimental impacts on communities and jobs
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- May Day celebrations were held at Jackson Park in Koforidua where the address was made
- The impact of illegal mining on water bodies is a growing concern for environmental advocates
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Original report May Day: Galamsey remains a menace and must stop now – TUC Chairman warns
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The Chairman of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) Ghana, Bernard Owusu, has called for urgent and decisive action to end illegal mining, locally known as galamsey, warning that the growing impact poses…
Delivering the welcome address at the 2026 May Day celebrations at Jackson Park in Koforidua, Mr. Owusu said that despite ongoing reforms, the fight against galamsey is far from won
What happened
- Bernard Owusu called for urgent action to end illegal mining, known as galamsey
- The TUC Chairman warned that galamsey poses a serious threat to jobs and livelihoods
- He noted that ongoing reforms have yet to yield results in the fight against galamsey
- Environmental destruction and water pollution from illegal mining have far-reaching consequences
Why this matters
- Galamsey threatens both economic stability and environmental health in Ghana
- Failure to address illegal mining could lead to long-term detrimental impacts on communities and jobs
- Increasing public awareness may help galvanize support for stronger policies against illegal mining
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