Former Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has held stakeholder consultations with the leadership of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) to discuss key issues affecting Ghanaian workers.
The meeting, held at the TUC Hall on Tuesday, focused on workers’ welfare, employment opportunities and measures to strengthen the country’s economic resilience.
Discussions covered the rising cost of living, the need to deliver a living wage, job creation for young people, improved pension arrangements and the inclusion of Persons With Disabilities.
Dr Bawumia and the TUC leadership also explored the possibility of establishing a social contract between government and organised labour to help the economy withstand external shocks.
According to Dr Bawumia, the meeting provided an opportunity to exchange views on issues affecting workers and to draw on the experience of organised labour in shaping policies for national development.
The two sides agreed to follow up on specific issues raised during the discussions at subsequent meetings.
Dr Bawumia expressed appreciation to the TUC leadership and its constituent groups for their participation and openness during the engagement.
He said continued dialogue with organised labour was important in addressing workers’ concerns and building a better future for Ghanaians.
