Also known as: Trades Union Congress (Ghana)
Trades Union Congress — Ghana's labour federation advocating for workers' rights, wages, and participation in government consultations on employment and economic policy.
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… He cited the Trades Union Congress (TUC), which has called for the withdrawal of the Bill, warning that in its current form it could become “a potent tool for weaponising justice delivery.” “Those are the words of Ghanaian workers, not of any political party,” he stressed, insist …
Justice reforms must be built on consensus, not parliamentary numbers – BawumiaJoy Online
… The Trades Union Congress, the voice of millions of Ghanaian workers, has called for the Bill to be withdrawn altogether, warning that in its current form it could become a potent tool for weaponising justice delivery. …
Don’t assent to Public Tribunals Bill now, ensure broader national consultations – Bawumia to MahamaJoy Online
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has called on the government to suspend the passage of the Tribunal Bill, 2026, arguing that the proposed legislation could undermine the ongoing constitutional review process and expose Ghana’s justice system to political interference. …
TUC urges government to halt Tribunal Bill pending constitutional reviewJoy Online
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has called on the government to suspend the passage of the Tribunal Bill, 2026, arguing that the proposed legislation could undermine the ongoing constitutional review process and expose Ghana’s justice system to political interference. …
TUC urges government to halt Tribunal Bill pending constitutional reviewJoy Online
… The UK’s Trades Union Congress has warned that AI technology could repeat “the disaster of deindustrialisation” as shareholders get richer while jobs are “degraded or displaced”. …
AI will create more jobs for humans, not replace them, Amazon founder Bezos saysDaily Guide
… A statement attributed to the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) and other commercial transport operators, issued on Friday, May 29, announced a 20 percent fare increase, citing rising fuel prices and the growing cost of vehicle maintena …
Transport Unions Deny 20% Fare IncreaseJoy Online
Commuters across the country will, from Tuesday, June 2, 2026, pay higher fares for public transportation following the announcement of a 20 per cent upward adjustment in transport charges by the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) and ot …
Transport fares to increase by 20% from June 2 – GPRTU announcesThe Ghanaian Times
The Trades Union Congress (Ghana) has hailed what it says is a landmark Advisory Opinion by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) affirming that the right to strike is protected under international labour law. …
TUC Ghana hails court ruling on right to strikeJoy Online
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has cautioned that Ghana could remain dependent on International Monetary Fund (IMF) programmes unless it adopts production-driven economic policies. …
TUC warns Ghana risks continued IMF dependenceJoy Online
The Deputy Secretary General of the Trades Union Congress (Ghana), Dr Kwabena Nyarko Otoo, has stated that Organised Labour will resist any attempt to privatise the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). …
We’ll use every legitimate means to stop ECG privitisation – TUCProfessor Peter Quartey, an economist and development finance expert representing the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences, has been elected Chair of the Public Interest and Accountability Committee for a one-year term effective 3 November 2026, succeeding Richard Ellimah. Samuel Bekoe, representing Think Tanks, was elected Vice Chair.
13 hours ago · Joy Online →
Professor Peter Quartey, an economist and development finance expert representing the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences, has been elected Chair of the Public Interest and Accountability Committee for a one-year term effective 3 November 2026, succeeding Richard Ellimah. Samuel Bekoe, representing Think Tanks, was elected Vice Chair.
13 hours ago · Joy Online →
Two NPP MPs, broadcaster Paul Adom-Otchere, and three others have filed a suit at Ghana's Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the Tribunals Act, 2026, arguing that key provisions conflict with the 1992 Constitution, particularly on judicial power, judiciary independence, and the Chief Justice's administrative authority.
3 November 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP Flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, addressing the Trades Union Congress, has called for legislation to protect workers from potential job losses due to AI adoption, arguing that Ghana must take proactive measures rather than remain passive as the technology transforms industries.
3 November 2026 · Joy Online →
The Public Services Workers' Union has renewed calls to scrap the Single Spine Pay Policy, arguing that inconsistent administration over eight to nine years has created deep disparities and unfairness in public sector salaries that cannot be resolved through routine annual increases. The union's General Secretary said the policy, originally intended to promote fairness, has failed to address persistent salary disparities particularly at lower levels of the public service.
3 November 2026 · Joy Online →
The Director of Policy Engagement at Ghana's Center for Democratic Development says there is growing demand among Ghanaians for constitutional reforms, with people across all walks of life—including youth, civil society, and professionals—recognising the need to strengthen the country's governance system because current politics is not delivering promised development.
1 November 2026 · Joy Online →
Public sector workers will receive a 9 per cent total remuneration increase in 2027 (comprising 8 per cent base pay plus 1 per cent for other conditions of service) and a 10 per cent base pay increase in 2028, following negotiations between government and organised labour.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia met with Trades Union Congress leadership in Accra to discuss youth employment, rising living costs, sustainable wages, pension reform, and workplace inclusion for persons with disabilities, as part of his ongoing national consultations.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that SSNIT, Ghana's pension fund, fails to meet its mandate because board appointments are made as political rewards rather than based on investment expertise, resulting in poor-performing ventures like estate development that waste contributor resources.
13 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Trades Union Congress has called on the government to urgently address striking teachers' grievances, warning that delays could worsen disruption to education. The Labour Minister says the government is working to resolve the dispute and bring teachers back to the classroom.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson told the Trades Union Congress that the government's New Economy agenda will prioritise the creation of decent jobs and improvement of living standards for Ghanaian workers, following initial economic stabilisation efforts.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP Diaspora executives have called for Ghana to remove constitutional restrictions preventing dual citizens from contesting parliamentary elections, arguing that qualified Ghanaians abroad should have the opportunity to contribute to national development. They rejected the view that holding another passport raises loyalty concerns, instead calling for allegiance to be assessed through conduct and commitment.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Public Utilities Workers' Union has postponed its scheduled nationwide protest against private sector participation in the Electricity Company of Ghana following a meeting with the Energy Ministry. The union planned to deliver a petition to President John Dramani Mahama and regional ministers, but the decision to resume or cancel the demonstration will depend on the outcome of ongoing talks.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Public Utilities Workers' Union has postponed its nationwide demonstration against private sector participation in the Electricity Company of Ghana following a meeting with the Energy Ministry. The outcome of ongoing talks will determine whether the protest resumes or is cancelled entirely.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Senior Staff Union and Junior Staff Union of the Electricity Company of Ghana have announced a nationwide demonstration against the proposed Private Sector Participation in the company, scheduled for September 29, 2026, with workers assembling at regional ECG offices and presenting a petition to President John Mahama and regional ministers.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP has called on the NDC government to heed concerns from organised labour, traditional leaders, professional bodies and other stakeholders before proceeding with constitutional amendments, urging the establishment of a Constituent Assembly to deliberate on the Constitution Review Committee's recommendations before any referendum.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
ACEP's Ben Boakye warns that Ghana's energy sector inefficiencies are draining public finances and worsening inequality. He notes ECG records losses of more than GH¢20 billion annually, with government increasingly relying on borrowing to finance power obligations.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Trades Union Congress deputy secretary-general has argued that the Electricity Company of Ghana's difficulties stem from management problems rather than failures by ordinary workers, and questioned whether Ghana should consider handing ECG to foreign operators when the country has qualified people capable of managing it.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
TUC Deputy Secretary General Dr Kwabena Nyarko Otoo attributes part of Ghana's energy-sector challenges to contractual arrangements with Independent Power Producers, and questions why government commissioned an IMF assessment of ECG without consulting workers and organised labour, given the IMF's advocacy for privatisation.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
JoyNews' Newsfile programme will examine Senior High School placement challenges affecting about 55,000 students, tensions over the Electricity Company of Ghana's operations, organised labour's confrontation with the World Bank, and questions over government's management of State-Owned Enterprises.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Trades Union Congress supports extending Ghana's presidential term from four to five years, but only if accompanied by stronger governance reforms to prevent prolonged misgovernance and strengthen democratic institutions.
11 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Trades Union Congress has called for an urgent review of Ghana's Labour Act to address concerns over low wages, inadequate pension benefits, rising living costs, and insecure employment, with the TUC Secretary-General noting that low pay remains one of the most urgent concerns confronting workers.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The NDC's Deputy Director of Elections and Information Technology argues that fully partisan elections for MMDCEs could stifle development if opposition party members control local government while a different party runs central government, citing Ghana's political culture as requiring alignment between local and national leadership.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Trades Union Congress is asking President Mahama to keep discussions on proposed constitutional reforms open for broader consultation and consensus-building. TUC Deputy Secretary-General Dr Kwabena Nyarko Otoo said the union intends to engage the President and the constitutional reform implementation committee to present its views, and disagreed with concerns that partisan election of mayors could threaten Ghana's unity, citing examples from Nigeria, Kenya, and Senegal.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Trades Union Congress is calling for reforms to Ghana's Council of State, demanding that the President be allowed to appoint no more than five members. The TUC says the current dominance of presidential appointees undermines the Council's effectiveness and responsiveness to citizens' expectations.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Trades Union Congress supports a Constitutional Review Committee recommendation that Ghana's lands be vested in the people rather than the President, and calls for the Lands Commission to be reformed as the primary constitutional trustee and manager of the country's lands and natural resources.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Trades Union Congress has rejected the government's proposal to have central government select five MMDCE candidates, with three shortlisted for election, saying districts must be allowed autonomy to choose their leaders without central government interference.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Trades Union Congress has rejected a proposal to amend the Constitution to allow Ghanaians with dual citizenship to contest parliamentary elections and serve as MPs without renouncing other citizenship, characterizing the recommendation as "self-serving" and a threat to genuine citizenship.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Trades Union Congress has endorsed the proposed extension of Ghana's presidential term from four to five years, but stipulates that it must be paired with stronger governance reforms and accountability mechanisms to prevent citizens from enduring prolonged periods of poor governance.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Trades Union Congress has cautioned against extending Ghana's presidential term from four to five years unless accompanied by simultaneous constitutional reforms to strengthen governance and accountability, warning that a longer tenure would prolong the consequences of misgovernance.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Trades Union Congress has raised concerns that the government rejected more than half of the recommendations from the Constitution Review Committee, arguing this could undermine the inclusiveness of Ghana's constitutional reform process and allow the government to select which issues proceed to a referendum.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →