Organised labour, an umbrella body comprising various labour associations, has called off its intended strike action, which was initially scheduled to begin on October 10 to fight illegal mining (galamsey).
They are demanding an outright ban on all forms of illegal mining to end the devastating impact on the environment and set out plans to lay down their tools beginning tomorrow.
However, during a press briefing on Wednesday, the leadership of organised labour informed all their members to report to work on Thursday as the strike will no longer hold.
According to the group, the government had responded to their demands by announcing military deployment to the galamsey sites to fight the menace.
The Secretary General of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Joshua Ansah, added that the President had also directed the lands minister to submit a request to parliament for the revocation of L.I. 2462, which allows mining in forest reserves.
He mentioned that this, along with the establishment of 14 courts for the trial of all arrested illegal miners, showed enough commitment on the part of the government.
They have, however, threatened to resume the strike if the government fails to implement its operational measures against illegal mining.
Before the announcement, some groups, such as the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) and the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), had pulled out of the intended strike.
The health groups expressed support for organised labour but refused to partake in the action due to their critical roles in safeguarding lives.
They emphasised that while the fight against galamsey is important, the health and well-being of the public must take precedence.