Accra, Feb.28, GNA – A two-day National Labour Conference by the Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations and its Tripartite Constituents is underway at Kwahu-Nkwatia in the Eastern Region.
The conference is to reinforce a tripartite conversation on the dynamics and happenings on the labour front.
The conference, which is on the theme, “Strengthening Tripartism for Peaceful Labour Relations and Resilient Economy,” is expected to end with the adoption of a road map and a communique that will inform and shape Government’s approach for the resolution of labour issues for national development.
It will be opened by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
A technical presentation will be made by the Minister for Finance, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta on “The State of the Economy,” for discussions to proceed on the concerns of workers and employers in the public sector in relation to economic realities.
Participants will, subsequently, agree on ways to collaborate on measures to address the concerns.
Issues that will dominate the discussions include the State of the Economy, Conditions of Service of Public Sector Workers, Public Sector Salaries, Labour Productivity, Labour Dispute Prevention and Resolution, and Sustainable Pensions for all.
The Conference will provide a unique opportunity for the various actors to exchange views and ideas on the thematic areas and emerging issues in a changing world of work to promote a positive and proactive approach to resolving labour issues for national development.
The Minister for Employment and Labour Relations, Mr Ignatius Baffour Awuah, and other social partners, will also address the conference at the Rock City Hotel.
Participants include representatives of Government, Organised Labour, Employers, media organisations and other stakeholders.
Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II, Kwahuhene and President of the Kwahu Traditional Council is chairing the conference.
It will be officially closed by Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, on Tuesday.
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