Organised Labour strike disrupts Judiciary and Hospital services
The ongoing strike by Organised Labour has significantly disrupted operations across various sectors, including the judiciary and the Komfo AnokyeTeaching Hospital.
Organised Labour declared the strike on Friday, July 12, over the intended sale of SSNIT’s 60 percent shares in some four Hotels to Rock City Hotel owned by Agriculture Minister, Bryan Acheampong.
Despite SSNIT’s cancellation of the sale, the labour groups are proceeding with their strike and are now demanding that the board of SSNIT be dissolved.
A visit by Channel One News to the Accra High Court revealed an unusually empty parking lot, which would typically be filled with the cars of lawyers and litigants.
Despite the courtrooms being open, they remained empty as staff and judges were absent due to the Judicial Staff Association of Ghana’s decision to join the strike.
The only persons actively seen within the court are police officers and internal security officers stationed at the court.
At the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) and Manhyia Government Hospital Doctors have abandoned Consulting rooms with patients seeking healthcare left to their fate.
OPD services have been halted at both hospitals.
Meanwhile, lectures are ongoing at the University of Ghana, Legon Campus despite the University Teachers Association of Ghana’s (UTAG) decision to join Organised Labour in a nationwide strike.
Source: Citi Newsroom
