• Contact US
  • Advertise With US
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Submit Station
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Kumasi Mail
Advertisement
  • Home
  • News
    • All
    • Education
    • Health
    • Manhyia
    Is Chairman Wontumi the one who killed Jesus Christ to deserve this bail?- Paul Yandoh slams GH₵10M bail condition

    Is Chairman Wontumi the one who killed Jesus Christ to deserve this bail?- Paul Yandoh slams GH₵10M bail condition

    NDC’s nine-month Galamsey surpasses NPP’s eight years- Nana Asafo-Adjei Ayeh

    NDC’s nine-month Galamsey surpasses NPP’s eight years- Nana Asafo-Adjei Ayeh

    Ghana’s 24/7 Watch: Over 10,000 cameras to track every move- National Security Coordinator assures

    Ghana’s 24/7 Watch: Over 10,000 cameras to track every move- National Security Coordinator assures

    Abuakwa South bleeds as galamsey reigns-MP warns

    Abuakwa South bleeds as galamsey reigns-MP warns

    NAIMOS Task Force launches major operation on Ankobra River, destroys illegal mining sites

    NAIMOS Task Force launches major operation on Ankobra River, destroys illegal mining sites

    Chairman Wontumi appears before CID following attempted arrest

    Court imposes strict bail conditions on Chairman Wontumi over illegal mining charges

    Ghana reaffirms commitment to refugee protection at UNHCR executive session

    Ghana reaffirms commitment to refugee protection at UNHCR executive session

    Wontumi clashes with Kofi Boakye over NDC demonstration tensions

    Chairman Wontumi, 2 others charged over Akonta Mining’s involvement in galamsey

    NAIMOS strike heavily on ‘Gangway’ galamsey haven crumbles in Western region raid 

    NAIMOS strike heavily on ‘Gangway’ galamsey haven crumbles in Western region raid 

    • Health
    • Education
  • Election 2024
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Showbiz
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • World
  • Media
  • Manhyia
  • History
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • All
    • Education
    • Health
    • Manhyia
    Is Chairman Wontumi the one who killed Jesus Christ to deserve this bail?- Paul Yandoh slams GH₵10M bail condition

    Is Chairman Wontumi the one who killed Jesus Christ to deserve this bail?- Paul Yandoh slams GH₵10M bail condition

    NDC’s nine-month Galamsey surpasses NPP’s eight years- Nana Asafo-Adjei Ayeh

    NDC’s nine-month Galamsey surpasses NPP’s eight years- Nana Asafo-Adjei Ayeh

    Ghana’s 24/7 Watch: Over 10,000 cameras to track every move- National Security Coordinator assures

    Ghana’s 24/7 Watch: Over 10,000 cameras to track every move- National Security Coordinator assures

    Abuakwa South bleeds as galamsey reigns-MP warns

    Abuakwa South bleeds as galamsey reigns-MP warns

    NAIMOS Task Force launches major operation on Ankobra River, destroys illegal mining sites

    NAIMOS Task Force launches major operation on Ankobra River, destroys illegal mining sites

    Chairman Wontumi appears before CID following attempted arrest

    Court imposes strict bail conditions on Chairman Wontumi over illegal mining charges

    Ghana reaffirms commitment to refugee protection at UNHCR executive session

    Ghana reaffirms commitment to refugee protection at UNHCR executive session

    Wontumi clashes with Kofi Boakye over NDC demonstration tensions

    Chairman Wontumi, 2 others charged over Akonta Mining’s involvement in galamsey

    NAIMOS strike heavily on ‘Gangway’ galamsey haven crumbles in Western region raid 

    NAIMOS strike heavily on ‘Gangway’ galamsey haven crumbles in Western region raid 

    • Health
    • Education
  • Election 2024
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Showbiz
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • World
  • Media
  • Manhyia
  • History
No Result
View All Result
Kumasi Mail
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Election 2024
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Showbiz
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • World
  • Media
  • Manhyia
  • History
Home News

I wasn’t expecting them to do anything good- Prof Charles Marfo slams Organized Labour leadership

Kumasi Mail by Kumasi Mail
October 13, 2024
in News
0
I wasn’t expecting them to do anything good- Prof Charles Marfo slams Organized Labour leadership
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Provost for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Professor Charles Marfo has expressed strong dissatisfaction with the leadership of Organized Labour, criticizing their unfair treatment towards University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG).

Prof Charles Marfo revealed that among 2,762 members, over 2,000 voted in favor of a strike, emphasizing that this decision stems from concern for the nation’s welfare rather than a desire for industrial action.

He stated “We are 2,762 and over 2,000 of us voted we should go on strike. And not that we love strike but we think about the nation”.

Speaking in an interview with Millicent Safo-Adu on Bresosem at Abusua965FM, Prof Charles Marfo recounted UTAG’s initial independent stance before agreeing to collaborate with Organized Labour, which had promised serious efforts to combat illegal mining, known as galamsey.

He emphasized “We issued our statement prior to Organized Labour’s involvement. Nevertheless, we opted to collaborate with certain individuals claiming leadership within Organized Labour, as they demonstrated a genuine interest in addressing galamsey.”

Prof Marfo expressed frustration when Organized Labour attempted to dissuade UTAG from striking during a meeting, presenting a prepared speech instead of engaging in genuine dialogue.

“UTAG agreed that we should come together as Organized Labour, rather than acting independently. However, we then attend a meeting and while waiting, they present a prepared speech to call off the strike, without having even initiated the strike, or convince us on why we should not proceed”.

When asked about his disappointment in Organized Labour, Prof Marfo stated he would only feel let down if he had expected positive outcomes.

“I will only be disappointed if I was expectant that they are going to do anything good”, he stressed.

Prof Charles Marfo criticized the association’s leadership age limits and expressed concern about whether Organized Labour includes retired members.

He noted “If you’re part of such an association and you don’t know the age of the leadership, this is what happens. When I saw the Spokesperson; and the say that, retirement age is 60, I asked myself, Do we have any retired members in the association?”, Prof Marfo quizzes.

Prof Marfo suggested that the upcoming general elections influenced the 23% opposition to the strike among members of UTAG.

“Due to the upcoming General Election, which is just two months away, I believe this was the reason why UTAG recorded about 23% of us voting ‘No’. Normally, we would have garnered around 90% support for the strike”.

Source: www.kumasimail.com /Ghana/Kwadwo Owusu

Tags: GalamseyOrganized laborProf. Charles Marfostriketopstory
ShareTweetSend
Previous Post

You cannot blame your abysmal 2020 electoral performance on initial commitment to fight against illegal mining- Prof Gyampo tells Akufo-Addo

Next Post

We are with you wholeheartedly – BandaTraditional Council to Bawumia

YOU MAY LIKE

Is Chairman Wontumi the one who killed Jesus Christ to deserve this bail?- Paul Yandoh slams GH₵10M bail condition
News

Is Chairman Wontumi the one who killed Jesus Christ to deserve this bail?- Paul Yandoh slams GH₵10M bail condition

NDC’s nine-month Galamsey surpasses NPP’s eight years- Nana Asafo-Adjei Ayeh
News

NDC’s nine-month Galamsey surpasses NPP’s eight years- Nana Asafo-Adjei Ayeh

Ghana’s 24/7 Watch: Over 10,000 cameras to track every move- National Security Coordinator assures
News

Ghana’s 24/7 Watch: Over 10,000 cameras to track every move- National Security Coordinator assures

Abuakwa South bleeds as galamsey reigns-MP warns
News

Abuakwa South bleeds as galamsey reigns-MP warns

NAIMOS Task Force launches major operation on Ankobra River, destroys illegal mining sites
News

NAIMOS Task Force launches major operation on Ankobra River, destroys illegal mining sites

Next Post
We are with you wholeheartedly – BandaTraditional Council to Bawumia

We are with you wholeheartedly - BandaTraditional Council to Bawumia

Anas Aremeyaw condemns arrest of Democracy Hub Demonstrators

Anas Aremeyaw condemns arrest of Democracy Hub Demonstrators

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

LATEST NEWS

Ignore false claims: Kwabena Agyei Agyepong not disqualified- KAA Campaign Team

Ignore false claims: Kwabena Agyei Agyepong not disqualified- KAA Campaign Team

No payments to contractors until audit completion- Finance Minister

Ghana, Spain sign bilateral debt restructuringreement

Is Chairman Wontumi the one who killed Jesus Christ to deserve this bail?- Paul Yandoh slams GH₵10M bail condition

Is Chairman Wontumi the one who killed Jesus Christ to deserve this bail?- Paul Yandoh slams GH₵10M bail condition

NDC’s nine-month Galamsey surpasses NPP’s eight years- Nana Asafo-Adjei Ayeh

NDC’s nine-month Galamsey surpasses NPP’s eight years- Nana Asafo-Adjei Ayeh

Ghana’s 24/7 Watch: Over 10,000 cameras to track every move- National Security Coordinator assures

Ghana’s 24/7 Watch: Over 10,000 cameras to track every move- National Security Coordinator assures

Abuakwa South bleeds as galamsey reigns-MP warns

Abuakwa South bleeds as galamsey reigns-MP warns

NAIMOS Task Force launches major operation on Ankobra River, destroys illegal mining sites

NAIMOS Task Force launches major operation on Ankobra River, destroys illegal mining sites

Chairman Wontumi appears before CID following attempted arrest

Court imposes strict bail conditions on Chairman Wontumi over illegal mining charges

Cocoa Farmers converge in Kumasi to celebrate government’s efforts to revive Cocoa sector

Cocoa Farmers converge in Kumasi to celebrate government’s efforts to revive Cocoa sector

Ghana reaffirms commitment to refugee protection at UNHCR executive session

Ghana reaffirms commitment to refugee protection at UNHCR executive session

  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
52-Year-old man arrested in Nsawam for possessing suspected EC Biometric Device

52-Year-old man arrested in Nsawam for possessing suspected EC Biometric Device

Ghana Airforce Z-9 Helicopter Goes Missing en Route to Obuasi, Rescue Efforts Underway

Ghana Airforce Z-9 Helicopter Goes Missing en Route to Obuasi, Rescue Efforts Underway

Asokore Mamponhene Nana Boakye Ansah passes away

Asokore Mamponhene Nana Boakye Ansah passes away

EPA CEO calls for Immediate action to restore polluted water bodies in Ashanti region

EPA CEO calls for Immediate action to restore polluted water bodies in Ashanti region

Hello world!

1
NCA promises lower data prices by year-end

NCA promises lower data prices by year-end

1
COVID-19: Information Ministry justifies GHC150K spent on staff

COVID-19: Information Ministry justifies GHC150K spent on staff

1
EC to conduct mop-up registration August 1-3

EC to conduct mop-up registration August 1-3

1
Ignore false claims: Kwabena Agyei Agyepong not disqualified- KAA Campaign Team

Ignore false claims: Kwabena Agyei Agyepong not disqualified- KAA Campaign Team

No payments to contractors until audit completion- Finance Minister

Ghana, Spain sign bilateral debt restructuringreement

Is Chairman Wontumi the one who killed Jesus Christ to deserve this bail?- Paul Yandoh slams GH₵10M bail condition

Is Chairman Wontumi the one who killed Jesus Christ to deserve this bail?- Paul Yandoh slams GH₵10M bail condition

NDC’s nine-month Galamsey surpasses NPP’s eight years- Nana Asafo-Adjei Ayeh

NDC’s nine-month Galamsey surpasses NPP’s eight years- Nana Asafo-Adjei Ayeh

Facebook Twitter Youtube Instagram
Kumasi Mail

About US

Advertise With US

Submit Station

© 2024 KumasiMail.com