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Labour unions urge Employment Minister-designate to prioritise minimum wage negotiations if approved

Jan 22, 2025 | 3news.com | Daniel Opoku

Trades Union Congress (TUC) and the Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) have called on the Minister-designate for Labor, Jobs, and Employment, Abdul-Rashid H. Pelpuo, to begin discussions on salary and minimum wage for public sector workers without delay. According to them, any further delay could affect arrears payments, resulting in agitations on the labor front.
AfCFTA Secretary General calls on Bawumia

Jan 19, 2025 | 3news.com | Daniel Opoku

The Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Wamkele Mene, on Friday, 17th January 2025, paid a courtesy call on ex Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. The visit, according to Wamkele Mene was to express his sincere appreciation to Dr. Bawumia for the support extended to the AfCFTA Secretariat during his tenure as Vice President of Ghana. The discussions also touched on the AfCFTA Digital Trade Protocol, particularly on Cross-Border Digital Payments.
Scrap TVET and COTVET

Jan 16, 2025 | 3news.com | Daniel Opoku

The Civil and Local Government Staff Association (CLOGSAG) has appealed to President Mahama to scrap agencies such as the Technical, Vocational Education Training (TVET) and Commission for Technical and Vocational Educational Training (COTVET) since they duplicate functions of the Civil Service. According to CLOGSAG, the Civil Service as part of its functions, performs technical and vocational training and it was hived off, which has made some ministries ineffective.
TEWU appeals to Mahama for implementation of revised Conditions of Service

Jan 15, 2025 | 3news.com | Daniel Opoku

The Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU) has appealed to President Mahama to facilitate the conclusion and implementation of their Conditions of Service. In a statement signed by the General Secretary of TEWU, King James Azortibah, he said the speedy conclusion of the conditions of service will reduce the simmering agitations among its members.
We will engage gov't for 2025 minimum wage discussions in coming weeks

Jan 13, 2025 | 3news.com | Daniel Opoku

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has said that it will in the coming weeks engage President Mahama and his relevant appointees to begin the 2025 base pay and minimum wage negotiations for workers. Secretary General and spokesperson of TUC, Joshua Ansah said this in an exclusive interview with 3news' labour affairs correspondent in Accra on January 13. Oganised Labour and the previous government failed to begin negotiations for the 2025 minimum wage and base pay.
TUC appeals to Mahama for redeployment of staff to be affected

Jan 13, 2025 | 3news.com | Daniel Opoku

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has urged President Mahama to roll out a proper 'redeployment system' for workers who may be affected by the merger of some ministries as announced recently. According to the TUC, the President should also consider a compensation regime for the workers in case they are laid off. Secretary General of TUC Johsua Ansah made the appeal during an exclusive interview with 3news' labour affairs correspondent in Accra.
Stop the blame game

Dec 10, 2024 | 3news.com | Daniel Opoku

The presidential candidate of the NPP has called on all party members to halt the blame game but rather stay united to win the 2028 elections. Dr. Mahamudu BAWUMIA was speaking when the party members of the korle klottey paid a courtesy call on him.
Organised Labour resolves to proceed with strike on October 10

Oct 7, 2024 | 3news.com | Daniel Opoku

Members of Organised Labour have resolved to proceed with the nationwide strike on October 10 despite being urged by President Akufo-Addo to give him more time to address their concern during a meeting on October 4. Spokesperson of Organised Labour Joshua Ansah said in Accra on October 7 that they will not back down. Meanwhile Government has three working days to prevent the strike.
GNAT accuses government of bad faith as World Teachers day is marked on Oct 5

Oct 4, 2024 | 3news.com | Daniel Opoku

The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has criticised government for showing bad faith in not paying the 20 percent Deprived Area Allowance for teachers since 2009. According to the workers union, government must also address the concerns of teachers on promotions and upgrade or risk more agitations in the coming days. General Secretary of GNAT, Thomas Tanko Musah said this in an interview in Accra on October 4.
NAGRAT urges GES and MOE to reinstate interdicted heads of Ahantaman and St. Roses SHSs or…

Oct 3, 2024 | 3news.com | Daniel Opoku

The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) says it will not hesitate to embark on series of actions in the coming days to demand that the Ghana Education Service (GES) reinstates the heads of Ahantaman and Saint Roses Senior High schools without delay. According to NAGRAT, the Ghana Education Service failed to conduct an effective investigation into the matter leading to their interdiction.