Governance

Mahama Urges Labour Unions to Consider Dire State of Economy

Accra: President John Dramani Mahama participated in the National Tripartite Committee meeting at the Ministry of Labour, Jobs, and Employment in Accra on Thursday. During the meeting, he addressed the labour unions, urging them to take into account the challenging condition of the economy as they engage in wage negotiations.

According to Ghana News Agency, President Mahama assured the labour unions that once the economy improves, he would advocate for higher remuneration for workers in the following year. He also emphasized the importance of establishing the Independent Emoluments Committee, which would be responsible for determining the income of public-sector workers.