Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Dr. Abdul Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to strengthening dialogue among workers, employers, and the state, pledging to advance Ghana’s decent work agenda.
Speaking at the launch of the Trade Union Congress (TUC)’s 80th Anniversary, Dr. Pelpuo announced plans to reactivate the National Labour Conference to build consensus on critical labour, social, and economic issues.
“I commit to activating the National Labour Conference to build a tripartite consensus. I also reiterate my commitment to promoting decent work ethics as we expedite action on the revised Labour law Bill for passage into law by the end of 2025. I honour the working men and women of Ghana for keeping our economy running,” he said.
The minister stressed that the passage of the revised Labour Bill would modernize Ghana’s labour framework, ensure fairness in the workplace, and protect workers’ rights in line with international labour standards.
Meanwhile, Chairman of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Bernard Owusu, urged unions to restructure and rebrand to stay relevant in a rapidly changing work environment.
He warned of growing threats, including casualisation of labour, restrictions on workers seeking to unionize, and the increasing politicisation of workplace unions.
“The threats workers face when seeking to join or form unions and the growing politicisation of unions at our workplaces, we must rebrand and restrategise to align with modern trends,” Mr. Owusu said.
The TUC’s anniversary celebrations are expected to spotlight the labour movement’s role in Ghana’s democratic and economic development while pushing for reforms to safeguard workers’ rights and decent jobs.
