Vice Chairman of the Trades Union Congress, Ken Tweneboah Kodua, has called on government to openly discuss and engage the union and other stakeholders in its planned Labour Export programme which is soon to be launched.
According to him, the union has not been consulted on the programme, which aims to deploy over 2,000 workers abroad to tackle unemployment.
Speaking about the initiative, Kodua acknowledged that while the programme has potential, government’s engagement with stakeholders is crucial.
“I have not cited any policy document for our interest. I have not attended any meeting or program where the labour export program has been discussed for us to make input into it, but it’s not too late. I believe in the labour minister”.
Kodua emphasized the need for regulatory mechanisms to ensure the programme is properly structured and beneficial to Ghanaian workers.
“Government should engage, and there are lessons to be learnt from similar policies. There should be some regulation mechanisms”.
His comments come as Minister for Labour, Employment and Jobs, Rashid Pelpuo, announced that the first batch of 2,000 workers will be deployed abroad under the programme.
The initiative aims to create sustainable employment opportunities while ensuring compliance with Ghana’s labour laws.
By: Paulina Arthur
