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The Trades Union Congress (TUC) Ghana and its affiliates have joined the nation in mourning the tragic loss of eight Ghanaians who perished in a military helicopter crash near Adane Sikaman, close to Obuasi in the Ashanti Region. In a statement signed by Joshua Ansah, Secretary General of TUC (Ghana), the union expressed shock and deep sorrow over the incident, which occurred on Wednesday, August 6. The crash claimed the lives of key figures in government, politics, and the military. The victims have been named as: Dr. Edward Omane Boamah – Minister for Defence Alhaji Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed – Minister for Environment Alhaji Muniru Mohammed – Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator Dr. Samuel Sarpong – Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) M...

Mr Joshua Ansah, the Secretary-General of the Ghana Trades Union Congress (TUC), has commended the Government of Ghana for its efforts to build a resilient and job-rich economy. "We stand ready to collaborate in implementing its job creation agenda. However, we make it clear: our cooperation will never come at the expense of workers’ welfare," Mr Ansah stated in his remarks at the 113th International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva, Switzerland. He said to truly reinforce the link between jobs, rights and growth, the Ghana TUC calls on the ILO to strengthen its supervisory mechanisms to better protect trade union rights. He also urged TUC to significantly increase investment in Africa’s social protection and employment systems. "Let us move forward with resolve and unity, to...

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TUC Mourns Victims of Military Helicopter Crash, Extends Condolences to Nation

TUC Secretary-General commends Government’s efforts to build resilient economy