The Ghana Mineworkers’ Union (GMWU) has rejected a directive by the Minerals Commission requiring major mining companies to transition to contract mining by December 2026. The GMWU warned that the move could worsen working conditions and trigger widespread resistance across the sector. In a letter dated April 23, 2026, addressed to the Commission, the Union […] The post Ghana Mine Workers’ Union demands suspension of Minerals Commission’s directive to major mining companies appeared first on OnuaOnline.
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Ghana Mine Workers’ Union demands suspension of Minerals Commission’s directive to major mining companies
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The Ghana Mineworkers’ Union (GMWU) has rejected a Minerals Commission directive for major mining companies to transition to contract mining by December 2026. The GMWU, in an April 23, 2026 letter, warned that the move could worsen working conditions and lead to widespread resistance within the sector, demanding the directive's suspension.
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