Sister Agnes Agamasu, Second Vice Chairperson of the Ghana Mineworkers’ Union (GMWU-TUC), delivered a focused message on institutional solidarity and workers’ rights during the Union’s International Women’s Day engagement with female students of the Girls in Science and Technology (GIST) programme at the University of Mines and Technology. Addressing aspiring women in STEM and the […]
Sister Florence E. Nkrumah, Chairperson of the National Women’s Committee of the Ghana Mineworkers’ Union (GMWU-TUC), called for a transformative leadership during the Union’s International Women’s Day engagement with female students of the Girls in Science and Technology (GIST) programme at the University of Mines and Technology. In her remarks, Sister Nkrumah emphatically affirmed that […]
The Ghana Mineworkers’ Union (GMWU-TUC), through its National Women’s Committee, marked International Women’s Day 2026 with resolute commitment to advancing the rights, dignity, and agency of women and girls—particularly those aspiring to careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) within the extractive industries. In a targeted engagement held in collaboration with the Girls in […]
As part of this year’s International Women’s Day celebrations, the National Women’s Committee of the Ghana Mineworkers’ Union (GMWU) of TUC, in collaboration with the University of Mines and Technology, engaged with the Girls in Science and Technology (GIST). The initiative aimed to connect female students with women professionals in the mining industry, creating a […]
” Happy International Women’s Day 2026! To every fearless woman in Ghana’s mining sector – the underground operators, surface team leaders, engineers, safety officers, administrative powerhouses, and unsung heroes who keep our industry moving – today we celebrate YOU! #IWD2026#WomenInMining#GMWU#InternationalWomensDay#Mineworkers#SafetyFirst#March8
Accra, January 8, 2026 – Behind the gleaming gold that powers Ghana’s economy are thousands of mineworkers facing daily risks in an industry transformed by modern practices – yet protected by laws written over two decades ago. The Ghana Mineworkers’ Union (GMWU) has issued a powerful call for the immediate overhaul of the Labour Act […]
Accra, January 8, 2026 – As Ghana’s mining industry thrives amid soaring global gold prices and record production levels, the Ghana Mineworkers’ Union (GMWU) has sounded the alarm on the growing mismatch between the sector’s prosperity and the deteriorating protections for the workers driving it. General Secretary for the Union, Abdul-Moomin Gbana, stressed that the […]
Accra, January 8, 2026 – The Ghana Mineworkers’ Union (GMWU) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) Ghana has renewed its urgent appeal to the Government and stakeholders for a comprehensive review of the country’s labour laws. Emphasizing that the current framework no longer adequately protects workers in the face of modern employment challenges. Speaking on […]
Wishing all mine workers a happy New Year
Accra, Ghana– The Ghana Mine Workers Union has given BCM Ghana Limited a stern three-day ultimatum to settle outstanding end-of-service benefits owed to over 700 former employees, warning of potential labor unrest if the company fails to comply. The workers, who were laid off more than 10 months ago following the termination of their contractors’ […]
