TEMA, Ghana, 2nd May: The Secretary-General of the Ghana Federation of Labour (GFL), Abraham Koomson, has hinted at possible legal action to challenge what he describes as the Trades Union Congress (TUC)’s authority to lead organized labour in Ghana.
According to Mr. Koomson, the TUC has wrongly assumed a leadership role over all labour groups, despite lacking the legal mandate to do so under Ghana’s current labour framework.
Speaking on Ahotor FM’s Yepe Ahunu programme on Saturday, May 2, he criticised sections of the TUC leadership, accusing them of continuing to operate as though they are the sole representatives of Ghanaian workers.
He argued that this position is outdated and inconsistent with existing laws governing labour relations in the country.
Mr. Koomson explained that Ghana’s labour regime has undergone significant changes since the passage of the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651), which was amended following recommendations by the International Labour Organization (ILO).
He noted that while the Industrial Relations Act of 1965 recognised the TUC as the central labour authority, the current legal framework allows for multiple labour centres to operate independently, each with equal legitimacy within the organized labour system.
“The TUC cannot continue to impose itself as the leader of organized labour when the law does not grant them that exclusive right,” he stated.
He revealed that the GFL is preparing to head to court to seek a legal interpretation and resolution on the matter, insisting that clarity is needed to ensure fairness and proper representation across all labour groups.
The latest development follows the GFL’s decision to withdraw from the 2026 May Day celebrations held in Koforidua.
Mr. Koomson had earlier explained that the withdrawal was due to concerns over exclusion and what he described as procedural lapses in the planning of the national event.
He maintained that decisions affecting organized labour must be inclusive and reflect the interests of all recognised labour bodies, warning that continued unilateral actions could deepen divisions within the labour movement.
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