Audio By Carbonatix
Workers in Ghana are today joining their counterparts throughout the world to celebrate May Day which is being organised by the Ghana Trades Union Congress (TUC).
Because of a decision to rotate the celebration of May Day in the regional capitals, this year’s national celebration, would take place in Sunyani, capital of the Brong-Ahafo Region.
The celebration has been dubbed “Elections 2012: The Role of Workers in Securing Peaceful and Fair Election”.
Mr Kwaku Darko Aferi, Head of Public Affairs, in an interview with GNA, said both a national committee and local committee had been established to organise this year’s May Day celebrations, comprising representatives of all the unions.
He said executives of the various District Councils of Labour would be expected to be present at the national parade while Greater Accra Region, would organise a regional parade for its workers in Tema.
Mr Aferi said companies that do not have branches in the Brong-Ahafo Region, are expected to send their representatives to participate in the parade.
He named some activities that had preceded the May Day celebration to include a symposium, health walk, May Day Quiz and a Radio Discussion. They took place between April 25 and 30
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
Adansi United seal Middle League spot with strong finish in Ashanti Division Two
27 seconds -
Mahama’s praise of OSP was “settings” — Minority alleges contradiction in anti-corruption stance
7 minutes -
High Court rejects bid to halt OSP prosecution of Mustapha Hamid and others, adjourns trial to May 26
17 minutes -
Minority urges Supreme Court to quash case challenging OSP’s prosecutorial powers
23 minutes -
Minority insists OSP prosecutions remain lawful, calls for urgent Supreme Court action
25 minutes -
High Court pauses Mustapha Hamid OSP trial pending ruling on prosecutorial authority
26 minutes -
South Africa’s police boss charged in connection with controversial health contract
33 minutes -
Minority urges fast-tracking of OSP Supreme Court case, urges Mahama to state position on the anti-corruption body
37 minutes -
High Court grants GH₵30m bail to Abu Trica amid ongoing extradition battle
43 minutes -
Anlo MP warns government over worsening coastal destruction in Volta Region
57 minutes -
Pension funds not under our control — NPRA’s Philemon Laar responds to Minority
1 hour -
Explainer: Why the Asantehene destooled Kyeame Kofi Nti
1 hour -
Minority alleges strategy to dismantle OSP through courts and Parliament
1 hour -
UG Corporate Football League: Match Week 8 recap, Group A
2 hours -
Anlo MP raises concerns over $150m coastal project spending on workshops and consultancy
2 hours