NLC has the vision to move Ghana forward — Stephen Atubiga
The leader and founder of National Liberation Congress, NLC, Stephen Atubiga, says the country will still lag behind in development if certain practices are not changed. He said an NLC government will implement credible and innovative policies to change the fortunes of the citizenry. These include the setting up of more banks to stimulate the […]
NLC, Sunon Asogli Power Ghana case adjourned again
The Court case between the National Labour Commission (NLC) and Sunon Asogli Power Ghana Limited has been adjourned to July 31, 2023. The adjournment came after Ms Afiba Amihere, counsel for NLC, informed the court that at the last sitting, though Sunon Asogli Limited (Respondent) through its lawyers had indicated that there was room for […]
NLC heads to Court over Fair Wages’ illegal deductions of allowances of GBC workers
By Gifty Adjei The National Labour Commission is to proceed to Court to enforce its directive against the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission over some illegal deductions of allowances of GBC workers in their May 2023 salaries. The Labour Commission announced the decision during its second sitting on the GBC and Fair Wages and Salaries […]
NLC appeals to striking teachers to suspend strike; invites them to meeting
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The National Labour Commission (NLC) has appealed to the three Teacher unions; the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), and the Coalition of Concerned Teachers, Ghana (CCT) to suspend its industrial action. The Commission has again invited government representatives and leaders of the striking pre-tertiary […]
Metro Mass Workers resume work after meeting with NLC
Striking workers of Metro Mass Transit have suspended the industrial action after meeting the National Labour Commission. The workers who have been on a sit-down strike since October 12, 2022 agreed to return to work on the advice of the NLC to allow the disagreeing parties to come to the table and find lasting solutions. […]
Labour Commission challenged to be up and doing as agitations increase
The past few months have witnessed agitations for wage increases and strike by labour unions calling for better condition of service for employees. The situation, experts say is creating some level of discomfort for government considering the current economic hardship. Speaking to GBC NEWS in reaction to the issue, Head of Research at the Centre […]
CLOGSAG: Payment plan for Neutrality Allowance in motion
The Ministry of Finance is expected to present a payment plan for the Neutrality Allowance to CLOGSAG today, April 27, 2022 as directed by the National Labour Commission. According to the Executive Secretary of CLOGSAG, Isaac Bampoe Addo, negotiations and documentations of the allowance have been concluded. Speaking to the issue on “Behind […]
NLC, Colleges of Education Non-Teaching Staff to start negotiations on conditions of service
By Ama Serwa Bediako The National Labour Commission, NLC, says it will engage the Colleges of Education Non-Teaching Staff Association of Ghana on Wednesday April 13, 2022 to begin negotiation over their Conditions of Service. Members of the Association laid down their tools on Monday, April 11, 2022 to protest against what they describe as […]
UTAG strike declared illegal
By Beatrice Oppong The Labour Division of the High Court has declared the strike by the University Teachers Association of Ghana, UTAG, as unlawful. The court held that the National Labour Commission did not breach the rules of natural justice in enforcing its directives to get the Association to call off the strike as argued […]
Government yet to meet demands of UTAG after strike hang
By Nathaniel Nartey Government is yet to make an offer to UTAG following its decision to suspend its industrial action until March 4, 2022 for negotiations to continue. National President of UTAG Prof Solomon Nunoo, says although UTAG is aware of the government’s history of not honouring commitments to the Association, members are optimistic the […]