The Secretary-General of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), Joshua Ansah, has called on government to introduce a policy that compels employers to provide reasons for terminating workers’ employment, as part of efforts to strengthen labour protections.
Speaking at the May Day celebrations on Friday, May 1, he stressed that the absence of clear justification for dismissals leaves many workers vulnerable to unfair treatment and job insecurity.
Mr. Ansah also raised concerns about what he described as growing politicisation within the public sector, alleging that promotions, transfers and disciplinary actions are increasingly influenced by perceived political affiliations.
“In the public sector, we are witnessing increasing politicisation. Workers are being promoted, transferred, rewarded and punished on the basis of their actual or perceived political views,” he said.
He warned that justifying such practices on the basis of past precedents is unacceptable and could undermine the integrity of state institutions if not addressed.
The TUC Secretary-General therefore urged President John Dramani Mahama to take decisive steps to reset the system by advancing reforms to the country’s labour laws.
According to him, strengthening the legal framework will ensure better protection for workers and promote fairness in employment practices across both public and private sectors.
He further called for increased investment in social dialogue, urging government to provide adequate resources to institutions responsible for labour relations to enhance engagement between employers, employees and policymakers.
