Organised Labour in Ghana has pledged support for the establishment of the Income and Productivity Commission (IPEC), with the Labour Minister emphasizing dialogue as key to its successful implementation. The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) is consulting with labour groups on the transition to IPEC.

Organised labour groups in Ghana's Nkwanta South Municipality have issued a 30-day ultimatum to the government, demanding concrete steps to end the ongoing conflict in the area or face further action.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a warning that governors hostile to workers’ welfare risk being voted out by organised labour in the upcoming 2027 elections.

By Victor Ahiuma-Young Organised labour under the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa) has raised concern over what it describes as worsening…

President John Dramani Mahama has admitted that illegal mining, widely known as galamsey, involves actors across political, traditional, and even his own networks, warning that the fight against the practice will be challenging but must continue. “And so I don’t kid myself that we don’t have our own people involved,” he said during a meeting with Organised Labour at Jubilee House in Accra on Tuesday, March 17, explaining that illegal mining operators often shift allegiance when governments c...

Organised Labour has cautioned African governments about potential revenue losses if the rapidly expanding platform economy across the continent remains largely unorganised and unregulated, citing that 'robots don't pay taxes'.

Organised labour threatens action, issuing a wage arrears ultimatum to the Federal Government for failing to pay three months’ outstanding wage awards. Read More: https://punchng.com/wage-arrears-labour-issues-friday-ultimatum-to-fg/

Organised labour in Ghana has expressed support for the proposed Independent Public Emoluments Commission (IPEC) but is demanding full involvement in the process of establishing the new public sector compensation body.

Organised labour unions in Ekiti State, including the NLC and ASUSS, have endorsed Governor Biodun Oyebanji for re-election, citing improvements in worker welfare and salaries.

Ahead of new minimum wage negotiations, Organised Labour has indicated a significant change towards systems that reflect economic realities rather than fixed figures.

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) in Ghana has urged its members to foster unity within organised labour, advocating for collective action towards common goals rather than division.

President John Mahama has urged organised labour to support the government’s plan to introduce private sector participation in billing and metering operations of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).

Organised labour in the textile sector has pledged full support for the Federal Government’s renewed drive to revive Nigeria’s struggling cotton, textile and garment industry, following the unveiling of the Nigeria Industrial Policy 2025 and the approval of a Cotton, Textile and Garment Development Board. The post Labour backs FG’s textile revival plan, says 650,000 jobs could return appeared first on Vanguard News.

Organised Labour in Nigeria has issued an August 11 ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding action on delayed wage award payments and the implementation of a 40% peculiar allowance.

President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled a new low-cost housing scheme for public sector workers, including nurses, teachers, and doctors. The initiative, in partnership with Organised Labour and financial institutions, will offer 15-20 year cedi-denominated mortgages.

Organised labour in Ghana has expressed serious concerns over the country's worsening unemployment situation, cautioning that Ghana is nearing a 'crisis level' if urgent measures are not taken to address job creation and quality.

An opinion piece discusses the historical and ongoing importance of organised labour in South Africa's struggle for freedom and justice, highlighting its role in safeguarding the nation's future.

Presenting at a high-level meeting between President John Mahama and organised labour, the minister outlined the growing pressure of the public sector wage bill on government finances.

Organised labour in the federal public service has issued a Friday ultimatum to the federal government to release funds to settle three months’ outstanding wage award and other pending allowances owed workers in ministries, departments and agencies, MDAs. The post Labour gives Friday deadline to FG over 3-month unpaid wage award, others appeared first on Vanguard News.