The Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union (ICU-Ghana) has thrown its weight behind the government’s 24-hour economy policy, aimed at generating new employment opportunities for Ghana’s youth. According to ICU-Ghana General Secretary, Morgan Ayawine, this initiative is a welcome development that deserves support to succeed.
Ayawine emphasized that the policy’s success will not only create jobs but also improve the income and social protection of Ghanaian workers. He urged conference delegates to ensure that their collective decisions position the ICU as the preferred trade union organization in Ghana and one of the best in Africa.
The ICU-Ghana leader also highlighted the importance of addressing socio-economic issues affecting workers, which will be a key focus area at the union’s 12th Quadrennial Delegates’ Conference in August. Ayawine stressed that workers play a critical role in the nation’s development, and it is essential to address policies that negatively impact their interests and livelihoods.
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, which severely affected businesses and led to significant membership attrition, Ayawine noted that the ICU-Ghana has rebuilt itself. With the upcoming conference, the union is poised to exhibit selfless devotion to work, ensuring harmonious worker-management relationships to drive growth.
Ayawine emphasized the need for government, employers, and labor to address labor-related concerns swiftly to prevent unnecessary industrial actions at the workplace. He stressed that productivity suffers in the absence of peace and harmony at the workplace.
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