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Introduction In many work relationships, the name given to the worker does not always reflect the reality of the work. A person may be called a “contractor,” “consultant,” “agent,” “partner,” or “self-employed person,” but the actual working arrangement may show something different. If the person works under the direction, control, supervision, or economic authority of […]

Introduction The right to strike occupies a central place in labour relations. It is one of the principal means by which workers and their organizations may, in lawful circumstances, defend their economic and social interests. On 21 May 2026, the International Court of Justice delivered a historic Advisory Opinion on whether the right to strike

Introduction The right to strike occupies a central place in labour relations. It is one of the principal means by which workers and their organizations may, in lawful circumstances, defend their economic and social interests. A major development has now arisen at the international level. The International Court of Justice is expected to deliver an

Ghana has a long history of negotiating the National Minimum Wage through tripartite engagement among Government, Employers and Organised Labour. That history reflects an important national commitment; that wages at the bottom of the labour market should not be left entirely to the forces of bargaining power, employer discretion, or economic desperation. Yet, after decades

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Abstract Redundancy under Ghana’s Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651) is often approached as a negotiation exercise centred on severance. This article argues that such an approach departs from the structure of Section 65. Properly interpreted, Section 65 establishes a sequenced process in which adequate disclosure of relevant information must precede meaningful consultation. Where disclosure is

Introduction The governance of public sector compensation is a central pillar of modern statecraft, shaping fiscal sustainability, labour relations, equity, and institutional credibility. In Ghana, efforts to reform public sector pay have historically focused on addressing fragmentation, disparities, and inconsistencies across the public service. The establishment of the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) marked

Disciplined Trade, Protected Jobs: Why the Cooking Oil Transit Directive Is a Necessary Intervention Jobs do not disappear overnight. They erode gradually through shrinking margins, delayed investments, and market distortions that policymakers sometimes overlook. In the oil palm value chain, I have seen this erosion up close. For over sixteen years, I have sat at

Digital Transition Without Justice Is a Risk Africa Cannot Afford IntroductionIn 2024, I had the privilege of participating in a month-long study conference convened by the International Labour Organization through its ACTRAV programme in Geneva. The discussions centred on green transition, artificial intelligence, digital platforms, and the formalisation of informal economies. Trade union leaders from