Mineworkers petition Finance Minister over GH¢380m locked-up funds, threaten strikes
The Ghana Mineworkers’ Union (GMWU) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has petitioned the Finance Minister over more than GH¢380 million in locked-up funds belonging to over 19,000 mineworkers, warning that continued delays could trigger widespread industrial action across the mining sector. In a petition dated August 20, 2026, the union demanded the immediate resolution of outstanding issues…
The Ghana Mineworkers’ Union (GMWU) has petitioned the Finance Minister over the locked-up funds of over 19,000 mineworkers, totaling more than GH¢380 million. The union, representing workers from the Trades Union Congress (TUC), warns that the ongoing delays could lead to widespread industrial action across the mining sector. The affected funds include Provident Fund contributions, Welfare Funds, Leave Savings, Personal Investments, and Severance Packages, which have remained inaccessible since the financial sector clean-up by the Bank of Ghana.
Despite meetings with the Bank of Ghana and its Governor, no lasting solution has been found, leading the union to express concern over the Finance Minister's recent statements regarding the recovery of assets from weak or insolvent institutions, which contradicts previous assurances. The GMWU emphasizes the impact on workers' welfare, particularly those who have been made redundant or retired, and warns that the prolonged delays threaten industrial harmony within the mining sector.
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