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