Staff Writer
The National Labour Commission is sounding the alarm over a rising number of cases of unfair dismissals and terminations, particularly in Tema, within the Greater Accra Region. According to the Commission, these complaints continue to increase its workload, prompting a commitment to proactive measur
In Rome on May 14, Italy, Ghana proudly took center stage at the prestigious CODEWAY EXPO 2025, a platform dedicated to fostering international development through collaboration and innovation. The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, who represented Ghana said, initiatives from the forum will hel
Pre-tertiary teacher unions are turning up the heat on government, calling for an urgent increase in education funding. The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and the Coalition of Concerned Teachers (CCT) say the current allocation
The Government, through the Ministry of Education, is set to present a new bill to Parliament for the establishment of the University of Agriculture and Life Sciences in Kintampo. The new institution will serve the Bono Region and support national agricultural development strategy. The Minister of E
More than ten thousand nurses and midwives have left Ghana in search of better working conditions abroad. The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) says the trend, if left unchecked, could cripple the country’s healthcare system. Figures from the GRNMA show that over 3,000 nurses
The Teachers and Educational Workers Union of the TUC (TEWU-TUC) is threatening to disrupt operations of public universities if the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) continues to engage a rival group in the appointment of university governing councils. At a news conference in Accra on May 8
Organised Labour leaders say instead of embedding the 24-hour economy policy in the Labour Act, government and its tripartite partners should consider a shift system to avoid politicizing the law. After more than two decades in operation, Ghana’s Labour Act—Act 651 of 2003 is undergoing major review
The government is set to present a new bill to Parliament aimed at renaming the C.K. Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences (CKT-UTAS), along with several other public universities. The announcement was made by the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, during the swearing-in ceremony
The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has expressed disappointment over the poor quality of food served to students in various schools across the country. He criticized headmasters and headmistresses for supervising what he described as substandard meals, warning that the government may revoke
The ongoing strike by members of the Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU-GH), at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) is expected to be suspended on Monday. The decision follows assurances from the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) that the Union’s concern
The Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) is urging the Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment to urgently convene a National Tripartite Committee meeting. According to the Association, the emergency meeting is necessary to address concerns over the continued transfer of
President John Mahama has assured Organised Labour that he does not intend to privatise the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). He says, under his presidency, the Electricity Company of Ghana will enter into a Public Private Partnership (PPP) to revive its operations. Speaking at the May Day celebra
The Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU) has called on the government to expedite negotiations over outstanding conditions of service. The have warned that continued delays could lead to agitation and potential industrial action. In a statement issued ahead this year’s May Day celebrations
The Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union (ICU) has called on the government and labour stakeholders to implement effective policies to curb the rising cost of living in Ghana. In a statement marking this year’s May Day celebrations, ICU General Secretary, Morgan Ayawine, highlighted how the curr
The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has directed the Management of the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) to increase its allocation to the Students Loan Trust Fund from GHC60 million to GHC150 million. According to the Minister, the move is part of government’s broader plan to extend loan
