By Bright Agamah
The Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union (ICU-Ghana) has renewed its commitment to protecting the interests of Ghanaian workers, particularly in ensuring fair and adequate pay going into the New Year. While recognizing the government’s efforts, it stresses that more must be done to address the needs of ordinary workers and Ghanaians who have long endured economic difficulties.
This was contained in a statement signed by the General Secretary of ICU-Ghana, Morgan Ayawine.
The statement notes that while not all the 2025 expectations have been fully met, progress achieved so far should serve as a springboard to drive workers into the New Year with higher productivity and better remuneration. It asks workers not to despair but rather continue to work harder to consolidate the economic achievements of the government and ensure their sustainability for the good of all.
The Union commends the government for fully recapitalizing the National Investment Bank Limited during the year under review, which it says has empowered the Bank to deliver effectively on its mandate toward national economic growth.
It urges the government to address the financial challenges confronting COCOBOD, calling on the government to bail out selected State-Owned Enterprises, including PBC Limited, Volta Star Textile Limited, Graphic Communications Group Limited, New Times Corporation, and the Pwalugu Tomatoes Factory, as well as to finalize the processes required for ALUWORKS to bounce back. These measures, it says, will help create jobs for the teeming unemployed youth and enable them to contribute meaningfully to the socio-economic development of the country.
ICU-Ghana, in acknowledging the value of collaboration in enhancing productivity for sustainable economic growth, urges employers to adhere to Collective Agreements and the Labour Laws of Ghana, which regulate relations and ensure industrial harmony. It also warns anti-union employers who trample on the labour rights of workers to desist from such practices, as they carry serious consequences.
In wishing Ghanaian workers well during the festive season, ICU-Ghana also urges them to maintain dedication and hard work to promote sustainable economic growth and shared prosperity.
